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ring

[ring] / rɪŋ /
NOUN
circle; circular object
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arena band round
STRONG
brim circlet circuit circus enclosure eye girdle halo hoop loop ringlet rink
NOUN
group participating together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
band camp cartel circle gang organization pool racket syndicate
STRONG
Mafia association bloc bunch cabal cell clan clique coalition combination combine corner coterie crew crowd faction junta junto knot mob monopoly outfit party push troop troupe trust
WEAK
in-group
Antonyms
STRONG
disassociation disunion division separation
NOUN
chime, bell-like noise
Synonyms
STRONG
buzz call clangor clank jangle jingle knell peal reverberation tinkle toll vibration
VERB
encircle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circle enclose surround
STRONG
belt circumscribe compass confine encompass gird girdle inclose loop rim round
WEAK
begird hem in move around seal off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free let go release
VERB
chime; make bell-like noise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bang buzz clang clap punch resonate resound reverberate sound
STRONG
beat bong jangle jingle knell peal play pull strike tinkle tintinnabulate toll vibrate
Antonyms
STRONG
lose
WEAK
free

Example Sentences

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Scotney looked full of confidence as she walked to the ring with former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam Smith carrying one of her belts.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

His longevity is extraordinary - bridging eras from his 2007 debut to facing opponents from a new generation, but Chisora's story has never been confined to the ring.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Plus, how calcium scans are guiding heart doctors and why Pamela Paul gave in to the tyranny of the Oura ring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

After years of refusing to embrace wearable fitness trackers, Pamela Paul discovered she’d already inadvertently succumbed—she had an iPhone and therefore a fitness app; its built-in ring was lying in wait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Note the ring on Maggie’s left hand, signifying an engagement.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.