ringed

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adjective

ˈriŋd How to pronounce ringed (audio)
Synonyms of ringednext
1
: encircled or marked with or as if with rings
2
: composed or formed of rings

ringed

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past tense and past participle of ring entry 2

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Adjective
As the spacecraft closed in, the video follows Mars steadily expanding to reveal numerous craters puncturing its surface, the ancient double-ringed Huygens crater and the south polar ice cap before receding in the spacecraft's rearview. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 22 July 2026 Nature lovers shouldn’t miss taking a dip in Lake Saimaa, walking through the forest to pick berries and mushrooms, going on a seal tour to spot the endangered Saimaa ringed seal, or dabbling in canoeing, cycling, hiking, and fishing. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Security at all events at Hard Rock Stadium has been beefed up since that incident, and FIFA security is even tighter for World Cup matches, with a three-ringed perimeter checkpoint system that limits access only to ticketholders and cars without special passes cannot get near parking lots. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 The birds have a striking appearance, with a long orange bill and red-ringed, yellow eyes. — Mark Price may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ringed was before the 12th century

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“Ringed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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