ring
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Over the years, I’ve known Rudy Mondragón as a key expert in the intersection of boxing, race and culture, particularly in the ways fighters use the ring to perform identity, belonging and resistance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
In May, it sued 21 people involved in an alleged insider trading ring that exploited tips from a mergers-and-acquisitions lawyer who funneled lucrative secrets to his friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Standing at the lectern and wearing a black t-shirt and jacket, White looked like he might be more comfortable in the octagon -- the ring used for UFC fights.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
And the Londoner did nothing to prove otherwise as Hutchinson often toyed with his opponent in the centre of the ring.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
The bell was about to ring and I couldn’t wait to get out of there.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
![]()
She said they heard shots from their hotel room but were not sure what was happening until their hotel rang them and told them to "stay in our rooms until further notice".
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
As soon as Abdy turned her speech toward rage, a faint “preach!” rang from somewhere in the ballroom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
By the time the closing bell rang, retail investors had already sold a net $257 million in single stocks — the third-largest one-day outflow since March 2020.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
“All right there, handsome,” she said, as she rang him up at the register.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Sudden hoofbeats rang down the labyrinth ahead of him.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
![]()
A high shelf containing larger items ringed the room and was accessible only by a ladder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Since 1982, policymakers and prominent economists have gathered in this valley ringed by mountains in Grand Teton National Park -- known to most people more for its bison than for spirited debates on macroeconomics.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The birds are ringed and tagged to allow conservationists to track their movements and understand their life history.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
She pointed across the valley to a property ringed by darkened trees and vegetation.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The main pavilion was open to the night, ringed with black Greek columns and statues of the Titans.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
![]()
“As you get older, you start getting that soul of: I don’t care what y’all think,” he says of the somewhat rascally character he portrays in songs full of ringing honky-tonk guitars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Tina, who has been ringing for 40 years, says one of the biggest attractions is the sense of belonging it creates.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
“A ringing phone now reads as an emergency, and most of us have been conditioned to meet surprise with a small spike of alarm.”
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
I heard the screams of cybersecurity professionals ringing in my ears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
All of a sudden, a loud bell started ringing.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
Levanon contends rapid advances in AI will stunt demand, perhaps permanently, for the sort of white-collar administrative work that used to be the first rung on the ladder for college graduates.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Dropping one rung to fifth, also with $8 million, was "Primetime," starring Robert Pattinson as reality TV host Chris Hansen.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
At the lowest consumer-friendly rung rest affordable fillers and Botox injections.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
Instead of toiling a few years on the first rung of the corporate ladder, they’re overseeing what AI has done early on—yet often without the expertise to discern quality from AI slop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Reynie trotted through the rooms, glancing at the panels for guidance, and in a few short minutes had rung the bell again.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing ring
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Earth and the Solar System - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Earth and the Solar System - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word