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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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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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as in surrounding
to form a circle around
tall cypress trees ringing the park
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as in circling
to travel completely around
the line of season ticket buyers ringed the block
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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
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Jan. 2026
That isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of the second-year signal-caller, and writers at The Athletic also don't seem to have much of a belief in Williams heading into the showdown at Lambeau Field.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
But the first five innings Tuesday were a ringing endorsement for the Dodgers’ cautious approach to Ohtani’s rehab and return from a second Tommy John surgery.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Bravo to Netflix for their ringing endorsement of biodiversity with its commitment to purchase Funga’s carbon credits.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
James Outman hit a ringing double and Minnesota star Byron Buxton followed with an RBI triple.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Two years later, the print received another ringing endorsement.
—Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
So far, the Abbey's official website lists the bell-ringing schedule for the first half of the year.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Construction industry leaders have been ringing alarms about tariffs leading to higher construction costs for months.
—Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
When authorities called the number an iPhone on the floor of the Tesla began ringing, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Spit valves full, chops spent, the band finished their set, and the patrons, ears ringing, set out into the night.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Lower mortgage rates have gotten the phones ringing again, even for condos and Via Varra is seeing more properties start to go under contract.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
The New Year is nearly here, and several restaurants across Indianapolis are ringing it in with one last dinner party.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Dec. 2025
As a result of the fervor and accolades, plenty of critics and fans are already ringing the Emmy bell for the series, hoping that, for the first time, gay hockey smut can net some hardware from the Television Academy.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 22 Dec. 2025
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If that isn’t a ringing endorsement!
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Then, Oh my gosh, the phones were ringing off the hook.
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
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Sports radio can be loud and raucous, blaring with bluster and bellowing.—
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Safety Brandon Jones, who went on IR with a pectoral injury one week before Wattenberg, would be eligible to return ahead of Denver’s divisional round game, but Jones has not practiced since his injury.—
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The book is about early childhood, so the character design reflects a more warm, round style.—
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The power dynamics were unmistakable.—
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Tuscany Tuscany, with its historic estates and that unmistakable golden light, remains one of Italy’s most beloved honeymoon regions.—
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My mind is capable of one word, one that’s all too familiar to me at this point in my life, but this time it’s amplified to an unprecedented and deafening level: panic panic panic.—
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But the film’s eventual record-breaking success was a deafening rebuttal from his loyal fanbase.—
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Think desserts that instantly transport you back to childhood—familiar flavors that feel comforting and emotionally resonant.—
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By drawing on a person’s music, video and search history, a brand could generate highly resonant content designed to match that individual’s tastes and moods.—
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Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and a suspect has been arrested in connection with an apparent stabbing in San Francisco on Saturday evening, police said.—
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For many of the previous 120 days, Tara tells Thomas what is happening to her, and convinces him of her situation through her apparent clairvoyance.—
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The 89-year-old child psychologist transformed a corner of the conservative movement into a roaring political force that shaped the national conversation and became the de facto base of the modern Republican Party that embraced performative piety as a precondition for viability.—
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This familiarity with the Wyoming wilderness perhaps explains why the game feels so authentic: Its roaring orange sunsets, powder-blue skies, lush green pines, and trickling turquoise waters.—
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With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.—
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Shop it in a set of two or pick up a single jar, and choose from two colors, including this deep green or vibrant orange.—
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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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