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ring

Definitions

verb

  1. ring or echo with sound
  2. get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
  3. attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
  4. extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  5. make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
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noun

  1. a toroidal shape
  2. jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
  3. an association of criminals
  4. (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
  5. a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
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Examples

A thin veil of fog had rolled in off the bay, obscuring his view and coating the area in a pale gray-white mist.

When we see her, we remember that hot July day doing five knots pulling Jess and Jerry on a tube and Russ skippering his first yacht.

Add white soy sauce and milk, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer.

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wring

Definitions

noun

  1. a twisting squeeze

verb

  1. obtain by coercion or intimidation
  2. twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
  3. twist and press out of shape
  4. twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

Examples

I would probably wring his neck.

The answer to so much casual destruction is to stop hand-wringing and rebrand traditional media, including journalism.

The was a light knock on the door and Sister Nicci stood wringing out Cassandra's hair and shaking her hands then opened the door.

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