ringing
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- noun
- /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
- And eventually, the dog learned to associate the ringing of the bell with food coming.
- the ringing of bells
- ringing of the phone
- ringing of the telephone
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Examples
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My eyes open slowly, the ringing of the phone reverberating through my head.
Fiction book (1991) -
When the phone rang, I closed her door and waited for the ringing to stop.
Fiction book (1993) -
We went to Red Square to wait for the ringing of the bells at midnight.
Fiction book (1993) -
Somewhere off in the distance, the ringing can be distinctly heard now.
Fiction book (1993) -
Soon, the beautiful sound of countless ringing bells is heard, welcoming Tyki home.
Fiction book (1990) -
According to folklore convention, the ringing of church bells forced the trolls to release their human captives.
Academic text (1995) -
Orrik took me up beside him on the dais and spoke in ringing tones to the warriors gathered below.
Fiction book (1993) -
Rebecca's shouts were lost beneath the jubilant ringing of the bells as she ran across the pasture.
Fiction book (1992) -
The ringing of the bells signaled the start of the New Year celebrations.
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During the ceremony, the ringing of the church bell marked the arrival of the bride.
Synonyms
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A short high sound like a small bell, for example a notification tone
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The sound a bell or phone makes when struck
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A deep sound a large bell or clock makes when it rings
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Clear ringing sounds that bells make
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1.7
A clear musical ringing sound made by a bell or a set of bells
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A clear ringing sound made by a struck metal object
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A repeated ringing sound a bell makes
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A deep continuous sound like thunder or large bells
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A sound made by bells during a ceremony or musical performance
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The slow deep sound a bell makes when hit
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A deep long sound like thunder or large bells
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A light ringing sound made by bells or wind chimes
A light high ringing sound from a small bell
A short bell sound on a phone or app that signals a message
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Etymology
Ringing is the clear, echoing 'sound' a bell or phone makes, from the short word ring that copies the bell noise. So, the ringing of a bell is the bright, echoing tone you hear when it is struck.