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as in gangs
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
a ring of counterfeiters passing phony $20 bills
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as in circles
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a gaming ring that meets once a week to play
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as in calls
a communication by telephone
give me a ring when you're ready to go
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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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as in orbits
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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as in chimes
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of rings
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
After three rings, Cary Grant picked up the phone.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Ever since the brand has expanded the assortment with chunky cuffs, bangles, sculptural earcuffs, chokers and rings, as well as bags.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Accessorize with gold rings and wear your hair in loose waves.
—Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
In doing so, scientists say the planet's gravity not only stabilized the inner planets' orbits but also shaped the structure of the solar system, carving out rings and gaps that influenced how, and when, rocky bodies formed.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Varese notes that these families used to have a strong hand in the drug business, but were forced out by bigger supplier networks, significantly limiting their power and reach, which explains their involvement in smaller enterprises like gambling rings.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Electronics maker Samsung debuted a retail store Friday catering to users of its cell phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, smart rings and an all-new virtual reality headset.
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The stylish scion of a garment-industry family, Schier fell in love at first sight with the lobby, a double-height great room with a romantic balcony that rings the second level and a coffered Moorish ceiling.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Memories are unearthed, resentments are shared, emotions are felt — and very little of it rings true.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Then, suddenly, from the top of the theater stairs, a voice rings out.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The sentiment rings true across species, apparently.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Reid never shows up at a game without wearing her flashy Super Bowl rings, massive as Mini Coopers sitting on her tiny fingers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
After three rings, Cary Grant picked up the phone.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Ever since the brand has expanded the assortment with chunky cuffs, bangles, sculptural earcuffs, chokers and rings, as well as bags.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Accessorize with gold rings and wear your hair in loose waves.
—Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
In doing so, scientists say the planet's gravity not only stabilized the inner planets' orbits but also shaped the structure of the solar system, carving out rings and gaps that influenced how, and when, rocky bodies formed.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Varese notes that these families used to have a strong hand in the drug business, but were forced out by bigger supplier networks, significantly limiting their power and reach, which explains their involvement in smaller enterprises like gambling rings.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Electronics maker Samsung debuted a retail store Friday catering to users of its cell phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, smart rings and an all-new virtual reality headset.
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The stylish scion of a garment-industry family, Schier fell in love at first sight with the lobby, a double-height great room with a romantic balcony that rings the second level and a coffered Moorish ceiling.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Memories are unearthed, resentments are shared, emotions are felt — and very little of it rings true.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Then, suddenly, from the top of the theater stairs, a voice rings out.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The sentiment rings true across species, apparently.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Rings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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