1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
an angry, ringing denial of the charges
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2
as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sings in a ringing baritone that can be heard throughout the hall
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3
as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
whereas other candidates hedged on that issue, he delivered a ringing endorsement of the controversial position
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1
as in surrounding
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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2
as in circling
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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as in chiming
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of ringing
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Two years later, the print received another ringing endorsement.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Dressed sharply in a blue suit and tie, Biden, 82, is seen ringing the bell as doctors applaud.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Biden's daughter Ashley posted a video of her father at Penn Medicine ringing a bell, which is done to mark the end of a cancer treatment.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
In room 711, guests claim to hear noises like phones ringing, lights flickering and feet stomping on the roof.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Owens was a Black mother shot by a white woman through a locked door, mirroring similar national cases where Black individuals were shot under stand your ground laws while doing things like jogging or ringing unfamiliar doorbells.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Learn more about why some ethics experts are ringing the alarm over the administration using this type of language to describe the shutdown.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
In a ringing endorsement of his rule, Cinema United has extended the contract of CEO-president Michael O’Leary for an additional five years.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Nearby, a similarly ambitious sailor has his crew hacking at ice to free their ship, and continue their mission despite warning bells ringing.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
However, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer is here to provide a ringing endorsement.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Two years later, the print received another ringing endorsement.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Logic is already close to recouping his budget on physical media sales alone, and the evidence of his ability to market his own films has caused his phone to start ringing with bigger and bigger offers.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Dressed sharply in a blue suit and tie, Biden, 82, is seen ringing the bell as doctors applaud.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Biden's daughter Ashley posted a video of her father at Penn Medicine ringing a bell, which is done to mark the end of a cancer treatment.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
In room 711, guests claim to hear noises like phones ringing, lights flickering and feet stomping on the roof.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Owens was a Black mother shot by a white woman through a locked door, mirroring similar national cases where Black individuals were shot under stand your ground laws while doing things like jogging or ringing unfamiliar doorbells.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Learn more about why some ethics experts are ringing the alarm over the administration using this type of language to describe the shutdown.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
In a ringing endorsement of his rule, Cinema United has extended the contract of CEO-president Michael O’Leary for an additional five years.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Nearby, a similarly ambitious sailor has his crew hacking at ice to free their ship, and continue their mission despite warning bells ringing.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Due to the struggles that the Florida State Seminoles have gone through this season following their opening upset win over the Alabama Crimson Tide, calls have begun getting louder for the program to consider firing head coach Mike Norvell.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Nice vanilla bean flecks and round, fatty flavor with only the subtlest hint of coconut.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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The dress featured a high, round neckline, with rounded shoulders and extra long sleeves covering Daddario’s hands.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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In March, a Turkish expat in Montevideo, Uruguay, spotted that unmistakable baby face recklessly driving a brand-new white Ferrari and caught him on a cell phone video.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Closing these gaps — by proving cold chain integrity and making preparation steps unmistakable — is key to preventing devastating safety breakdowns and the category-wide PR fallout that can follow a single recall.—
Darin Detwiler,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those calls will only become more deafening unless the Mavs start winning games in bunches.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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That was the sound of Blackwell’s game-deciding block, followed by the deafening final eruption from the stands of Allegiant Stadium.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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ParaNorman uses familiar horror tropes to tell a coming-of-age story that's surprisingly resonant for all ages.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the announcement, TDE Films whittled the pool of applicants to 25 finalists before identifying the five recipients whose work demonstrated distinct narrative voices, emotionally resonant characters and culturally meaningful perspectives.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Hurricanes’ only public question mark among key contributors entering the week was edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, who sustained an apparent foot injury in the fourth quarter against Louisville.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Silver Hugo for Best Sound goes to SOUND OF FALLING for its ability to echo, in both its silences and thunders, the constant hum of secrets passed from one generation to the next in the apparent domestic quiet that both conceals and reveals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 89-year-old child psychologist transformed a corner of the conservative movement into a roaring political force that shaped the national conversation and became the de facto base of the modern Republican Party that embraced performative piety as a precondition for viability.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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This familiarity with the Wyoming wilderness perhaps explains why the game feels so authentic: Its roaring orange sunsets, powder-blue skies, lush green pines, and trickling turquoise waters.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
9 July 2025
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Plus, the color options include both neutral shades and more vibrant hues like burgundy, olive, and purple.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Releasing later this week, the latest product of their longstanding partnership is a vibrant collection of apparel, footwear and accessories that celebrate esports and the gaming community.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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