Ring
noun
A small circular band, typically made of precious metal and worn on a finger.
She wears a gold ring on her left hand.
Often appears as...
- engagement ring
- wedding ring
noun
A circular shape or pattern.
The coffee left a ring on the table.
Often appears as...
- ring of smoke
- ring of fire
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cause a bell or other sound-making device to make a sound.
He rang the bell to signal the end of the class.
Often appears as...
- ring the bell
- phone rings
noun
A group of people involved in a particular illegal activity.
The police have busted a ring of car thieves.
Often appears as...
- drug ring
- smuggling ring
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To call someone on the telephone.
I'll ring you when I arrive at the station.
Often appears as...
- ring up
- ring off
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A small circular band, typically made of precious metal and worn on a finger.
She wears a gold ring on her left hand.
Often appears as...
- engagement ring
- wedding ring
noun
A circular shape or pattern.
The coffee left a ring on the table.
Often appears as...
- ring of smoke
- ring of fire
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cause a bell or other sound-making device to make a sound.
He rang the bell to signal the end of the class.
Often appears as...
- ring the bell
- phone rings
noun
A group of people involved in a particular illegal activity.
The police have busted a ring of car thieves.
Often appears as...
- drug ring
- smuggling ring
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To call someone on the telephone.
I'll ring you when I arrive at the station.
Often appears as...
- ring up
- ring off
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Symbolism
Rings often symbolize commitment or status, like marriage or engagement.
His wedding ring shows he's married.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Value
People commonly view rings made of gold or diamonds as valuable.
Her diamond ring must be expensive.
Pro Tip 3/3Worn on Fingers
Rings are usually worn on fingers but can signify different things depending on the finger.
Thumb rings are quite fashionable now.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Symbolism
Rings often symbolize commitment or status, like marriage or engagement.
His wedding ring shows he's married.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Value
People commonly view rings made of gold or diamonds as valuable.
Her diamond ring must be expensive.
Pro Tip 3/3Worn on Fingers
Rings are usually worn on fingers but can signify different things depending on the finger.
Thumb rings are quite fashionable now.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Symbolism
Rings often symbolize commitment or status, like marriage or engagement.
His wedding ring shows he's married.
Pro Tip 2/3Material Value
People commonly view rings made of gold or diamonds as valuable.
Her diamond ring must be expensive.
Pro Tip 3/3Worn on Fingers
Rings are usually worn on fingers but can signify different things depending on the finger.
Thumb rings are quite fashionable now.
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What is a gift economy?...
making dangerous canoe journeys across miles of ocean to exchange shell necklaces and arm bands. The items traded through this process, known as the kula ring, have no practical use, but derive importance from their original owners and carry an obligation to continue the exchange.
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The strange case of the...
So they decided to directly observe the sheep with one scientist even living with the herd for three summers. After a decade of trial and error, the scientists finally found the culprit, wild corn lilies. The lilies contained an active molecule with six connected rings
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The evolution of the...
Further refinements would include a colored ring, called the iris, that controls the amount of light entering the eye, a tough white outer layer, known as the sclera, to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important
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Most Soothing Sir David...
and each one of those rings represents one year of growth. In the paler part of each ring was laid down at the beginning of the year when conditions were good and growing was fast. The darker part was when growing was slowing down towards the end of the year.
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Eye vs. camera - Michael...
I'm not going to hypnotize you. But are you starting to see colors in the rings? If so, your eyes are playing tricks on you. The disk was only ever black and white. You see, your eyes don't always capture the world as a video camera would.
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Saturn 101 PIPE National...
that would make them potentially capable of sustaining life. Saturn's moons may also play a role in shaping the planet's signature its rings. Saturn's ring system is the largest and most complex in the entire solar system.
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Depression, the secret...
and I couldn't reach out my arm and pick up the phone and dial. And finally, after four full hours of my lying and staring at it, the phone rang, and somehow I managed to pick it up, and it was my father, and I said,
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What’s in the Trunk?...
of a tree trunk you can see there's a pattern of concentric rings and each one of those rings represents one year of growth the paler part of each ring was laid down at the beginning of the year
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Water Discovered In...
that could harbor life. One of the mysteries of Saturn, originally, was the source of the rings, and it turns out that Enceladus's geysers feed the very faint but very wide E ring.
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Math, magic and Rubik’s...
to solve problems to ring meaning from chaos it's one of the traits that make us human and has taken us to where we are now discovering the secrets that make up our world
Video examples
What is a gift economy?...
making dangerous canoe journeys across miles of ocean to exchange shell necklaces and arm bands. The items traded through this process, known as the kula ring, have no practical use, but derive importance from their original owners and carry an obligation to continue the exchange.
Video examples
The strange case of the...
So they decided to directly observe the sheep with one scientist even living with the herd for three summers. After a decade of trial and error, the scientists finally found the culprit, wild corn lilies. The lilies contained an active molecule with six connected rings
Video examples
The evolution of the...
Further refinements would include a colored ring, called the iris, that controls the amount of light entering the eye, a tough white outer layer, known as the sclera, to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important
Video examples
Most Soothing Sir David...
and each one of those rings represents one year of growth. In the paler part of each ring was laid down at the beginning of the year when conditions were good and growing was fast. The darker part was when growing was slowing down towards the end of the year.
Video examples
Eye vs. camera - Michael...
I'm not going to hypnotize you. But are you starting to see colors in the rings? If so, your eyes are playing tricks on you. The disk was only ever black and white. You see, your eyes don't always capture the world as a video camera would.
Video examples
Saturn 101 PIPE National...
that would make them potentially capable of sustaining life. Saturn's moons may also play a role in shaping the planet's signature its rings. Saturn's ring system is the largest and most complex in the entire solar system.
Video examples
Depression, the secret...
and I couldn't reach out my arm and pick up the phone and dial. And finally, after four full hours of my lying and staring at it, the phone rang, and somehow I managed to pick it up, and it was my father, and I said,
Video examples
What’s in the Trunk?...
of a tree trunk you can see there's a pattern of concentric rings and each one of those rings represents one year of growth the paler part of each ring was laid down at the beginning of the year
Video examples
Water Discovered In...
that could harbor life. One of the mysteries of Saturn, originally, was the source of the rings, and it turns out that Enceladus's geysers feed the very faint but very wide E ring.
Video examples
Math, magic and Rubik’s...
to solve problems to ring meaning from chaos it's one of the traits that make us human and has taken us to where we are now discovering the secrets that make up our world
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Quote examples
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
When I was in the ring at the Olympics, it was my father's words that I was hearing, not the coaches'. 'I never listened to what the coaches said. I would call my father and he would give me advice from prison.
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John Prescott
British Politician
There's no excuse, it's just an opportunity that presented in a limited way and that happened and as soon as the press rang me I didn't deny it I just said 'that's it' and I had to go home and explain it.
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Eric Bischoff
American Businessman
I've always believed that the audience and the energy that the audience creates is sometimes just as important as the action inside of the ring.
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Jermell Charlo
American Boxer
Any man who steps in the ring, I give them respect because we're trying to feed our family and this is how we do it.
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Ioan Gruffudd
Welsh Actor
I know what it's like when the phone doesn't ring. It's the loneliest feeling in the world.
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Joe Calzaghe
Welsh Athlete
Boxing's a very lonely sport. That ring is the loneliest place in the world.
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Tenille Dashwood
Australian Wrestler
Ring of Honor is one of the top companies in the world.
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Tierra Whack
American Musician
The phone started ringing when I dropped 'Whack World.
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Wladimir Klitschko
Ukrainian Leader
I never fought in my life outside of a ring.
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Tommy Morrison
American Athlete
My life out of the ring caught up with me.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
When I was in the ring at the Olympics, it was my father's words that I was hearing, not the coaches'. 'I never listened to what the coaches said. I would call my father and he would give me advice from prison.
Quote examples
John Prescott
British Politician
There's no excuse, it's just an opportunity that presented in a limited way and that happened and as soon as the press rang me I didn't deny it I just said 'that's it' and I had to go home and explain it.
Quote examples
Eric Bischoff
American Businessman
I've always believed that the audience and the energy that the audience creates is sometimes just as important as the action inside of the ring.
Quote examples
Jermell Charlo
American Boxer
Any man who steps in the ring, I give them respect because we're trying to feed our family and this is how we do it.
Quote examples
Ioan Gruffudd
Welsh Actor
I know what it's like when the phone doesn't ring. It's the loneliest feeling in the world.
Quote examples
Joe Calzaghe
Welsh Athlete
Boxing's a very lonely sport. That ring is the loneliest place in the world.
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Tenille Dashwood
Australian Wrestler
Ring of Honor is one of the top companies in the world.
Quote examples
Tierra Whack
American Musician
The phone started ringing when I dropped 'Whack World.
Quote examples
Wladimir Klitschko
Ukrainian Leader
I never fought in my life outside of a ring.
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Tommy Morrison
American Athlete
My life out of the ring caught up with me.
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