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adjective

ˈriŋ-iŋ How to pronounce ringing (audio)
Definition of ringingnext
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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ringing

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verb (1)

present participle of ring
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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ringing

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verb (2)

present participle of ring
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
Adjective
On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 1 June 2026 But Malema was convicted of hate speech for making threats last year, and his party won less than ten per cent of the national vote in the most recent South African election—hardly a ringing endorsement of his ideas. — Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Guests will hear the shuffle of San Francisco outside the windows, phones ringing, and the lingering voices of apprentices or other clients. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 Gunshots were heard ringing out during a fireworks display near the boardwalk in Coney Island, according to the New York Post. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing
  1. loud
  2. round
  3. unmistakable
  4. surrounding
  5. circling
  6. chiming
  7. deafening
  8. resonant
Adjective
  • Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
    — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Next, the Scala takes shape with a round toe, two top straps and a laced bow.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • To cut the kiwi into round slices, set the kiwi on the cutting board on one of its curvy sides.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • The Institutional Revolution The first transformation was institutional, immediate, and unmistakable.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This band may have created millions of fans, but its influence on the 80s rock music is unmistakable.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Verb
  • The council would then examine the details surrounding the change before passing an ordinance expanding those voting rights.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The design is open and clean, with a deliberate choice to draw the surrounding scenery deep into the interior of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of surrounding
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  • The evening of the shoot, there was frequent hum of tourist helicopters circling the island, and a few party boats blasting music, which threatened to put a damper on the plans.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Minutes later the pike was just under the surface, circling close to the boat.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of circling
Verb
  • 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.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Various limited editions followed, marking a new era of mechanical watches and highly complicated timepieces, including chiming watches, which Stern was a true fan of.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Definition of chiming
Adjective
  • Each time the Swiss team scored, a deafening roar cut through the thick tropical air.
    — Rob Schmitz, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
    — Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • With Hayward’s growing concern about the vitriolic condition of American politics, the phrase felt resonant.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections.
    — Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of resonant

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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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