ringing (up) 1 of 2

verb (1)

Definition of ringing (up)next
present participle of ring (up), chiefly British
as in dialing
to make a telephone call to our friend rang us up to see if we wanted to go to a cricket match

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ringing up

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verb (2)

present participle of ring up
as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort touted the many diplomatic triumphs that the president supposedly rang up in his first term

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringing (up)
  1. dialing
  2. achieving
  3. calling
  4. winning
  5. attaining
  6. gaining
  7. making
  8. scoring
Verb
  • At Dave & Buster's Times Square location in New York City, general manager Steve Friedl and his team are dialing up the energy to create the ultimate holiday memories.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Herbert is dialing back his workload this year.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of dialing
Verb
  • From enduring prejudice at West Point to commanding the Tuskegee Airmen and achieving 4-star general status, his life exemplified resilience.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • And when layered pieces are left completely out of the ponytail, the face is further accentuated, achieving a more youthful look.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Draft an application for a class, outline a travel budget, or research a path that has been calling to you.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of calling
Verb
  • France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of winning
Verb
  • In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.
    — Rochelle Haynes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 22 June 2026
Definition of attaining
Verb
  • Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • The culinary team regularly meets with Longwood Gardens botanists in the Idea Garden, gaining inspiration from the ingredients grown there.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of gaining
Verb
  • But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of making
Verb
  • After scoring a run in the fourth when Willy Adames grounded into a double play with a runner on third, San Francisco called upon a double steal with runners at the corners to swipe its third run.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Only a strong relay throw home by second baseman Miguel Rojas and a successful challenge prevented Hunter Goodman from scoring a go-ahead run.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of scoring
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“Ringing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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