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as in circle
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 call
a communication by telephone
give me a ring when you're ready to go
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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Recent Examples of ring
Velvet Wu
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Most people remember their first view of Saturn because its rings impress immediately.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
When water is released, bait fish come in from the lake, which is like ringing the dinner bell for the surrounding predator fish.
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Kristine Fischer,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
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Noun
The simulation was built on 1,000 years of earthquake data collected through radiocarbon dating of sediments, tree-ring records and historical accounts.
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Velvet Wu
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Most people remember their first view of Saturn because its rings impress immediately.
—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Verb
The normally wide-open expanse at the city’s heart has been ringed with security fences for weeks, ahead of World Cup–viewing parties, the Great American State Fair, and the 250th event on July 4.
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Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
When water is released, bait fish come in from the lake, which is like ringing the dinner bell for the surrounding predator fish.
—
Kristine Fischer,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ring
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The series follows the Black Mafia Family in Detroit and is based on a true story.
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On the surface, the crime drama follows the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family — one of the most influential crime families in the country.
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The rules would restrict data center water use by requiring closed loop cooling systems, and would increase set back requirements to put more space between data center buildings and nearby homes and businesses.
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Called Kamo‘oalewa, the space rock loops by Earth, coming as close as 9 million miles and as far as 25 million miles from our planet.
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As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.
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Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored a first-half goal and Cape Verde had an answer, taking the round of 32 matchup to extra time.
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The Lakers, after agreeing to trade center Deandre Ayton to Washington for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks on Friday, could look for a backup center and wing defender to round out their roster, which stands at 13.
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The series gave fans an intimate look at the couple's relationship, including phone calls before and after Wembley Stadium shows.
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Play was held up after some upset fans threw things onto the field after the controversial offside call.
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Plantation police said the circumstances surrounding the child's death remain under investigation.
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Officials did not initially identify Ortiz Canseco on Thursday or disclose the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, saying his family needed to be notified first.
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The space agency shared a video showing fireworks over Los Angeles as seen from the Earth-orbiting outpost.
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SpaceX launched a passel of satellites to orbit early Tuesday morning (July 7).
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Sunlight chimed off Rubber Hand’s hatchet blade.
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So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences.
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“Ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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