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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Saturn, meanwhile, continues to brighten in the east during the late evening, making this an increasingly good time to point binoculars or, better still, a small telescope toward the ringed planet. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Now, a new enigmatic 10-sided feature known as the decagon has been spotted swirling on the complete opposite side of the ringed planet. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for ringed

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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