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verb (1)

Definition of rung (up)next
past participle of ring (up), chiefly British
as in called
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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verb (2)

past participle of ring up
as in achieved
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 rung (up)
  1. called
  2. achieved
  3. dialed
  4. attained
  5. phoned
  6. made
  7. scored
  8. won
Verb
  • Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Fireflies go through four life stages – egg, larva, pupa and adult – in a process called complete metamorphosis.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of called
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  • On Tuesday, more than a million fans took to the streets to celebrate Mexico’s advancement to the World Cup’s round of 16, a feat the national team hadn’t achieved since 1986, and with each victory, the human tide grows.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Although, on second thought, perhaps method dressing has (once again) achieved its goal.
    — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of achieved
Verb
  • Smith dialed back his drinking and increased his protein consumption as part of his lifestyle overhaul.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Finally, most of the approach shots at TPC Deere Run are from 100-150 yards, and Bridgeman has been dialed in with his wedges this season.
    — Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of dialed
Verb
  • The sun attained solar maximum in 2024, releasing intense flares and coronal mass ejections that caused Earth’s atmosphere to expand, which only intensified the drag on Swift, according to NASA.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Well before Diana attained princess status, Althorp was a favorite retreat of royals and a variety of politicians from around the world.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of attained
Verb
  • Anonymous tips may be phoned in to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • According to the petition, the fight escalated, and Will Robinson phoned the police while Sandoval hid inside a spare bedroom.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of phoned
Verb
  • The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said teams were working to repair the damage and restore the route, and that other arrangements are being made to transport passengers to Mashhad via road, IRIB said.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Talks with Occhiuto were cordial, but Hammer made clear that alternative sources of international staff would be highly appreciated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of made
Verb
  • Ildemaro Vargas walked on four pitches with one out, swiped second and scored on a 75-mph ball that Gabriel Moreno dumped down the right-field line for a double.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Seigler was 0 for 1 with a walk and run scored before his departure.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of scored
Verb
  • Caleb Durbin hit a solo homer in the opener of a nine-game trip for the Red Sox, who have won six of eight.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Argentina ultimately won 3-2 in extra time, grinding out a victory in a thrilling match.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of won
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“Rung (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rung%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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