ringer

noun

ˈriŋ-ər How to pronounce ringer (audio)
Definition of ringernext
1
as in sham
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise no one was more surprised than the defendant when his lawyer turned out to be a ringer

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2
as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another he's a dead ringer for his grandfather

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Recent Examples of ringer The collection also offers a ringer tee, pocket tee and garden tote with an all-over Levi’s x Sky High Farm Goods print. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 The Vampire Lestat showrunner Rolin Jones put the 265-year-old rock star through the ringer during the season 3 finale, but that doesn’t mean Lestat (Sam Reid) stopped caring about his grammar. — Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 General manager Kyle Davidson said July 1 that his ringer is always on in case a team wants to talk business. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Unlike calling it from another phone, the find feature rings loud and clear, even if the ringer is turned down or the phone is in silent mode. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringer
  1. sham
  2. twin
  3. fake
  4. image
  5. fraud
  6. replica
  7. pretender
  8. clone
Noun
  • The five-piece set includes a plush comforter, throw blanket, shams, and a decorative pillow for calming cohesion, and comes in rich neutrals like creamy beige, midnight blue, and toasty brown.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But investigators now say his story was a sham and that behind closed doors, the assistant fire chief was allegedly living a double life.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sham
Noun
  • But soaps demand evil twins, hence the Sybok of La’an’s imagination.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ben and Zack, his 10-year-old twins, also spent time on the ice.
    — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of twin
Noun
  • In fact, of the top 100 creators boosted by Temu’s partnership ads, 73 are likely fakes, the research suggests.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • As part of the investigation, the Canadian Conservation Institute agreed to inspect four potential fakes, which arrived on its doorstep in 2021.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fake
Noun
  • Following Abloh’s death in November 2021, Kamara was appointed as art and image director and presented his first show, Spring/Summer 2023, in Paris that year.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The telescope’s first images are expected in the beginning months of 2027.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Colorado has no shortage of important legal priorities, from protecting consumers against fraud to addressing the complex issues facing families and businesses across the state.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • So far, only one conviction has come out of the sweeping fraud investigation of Loretto’s former executives.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fraud
Noun
  • Today, replicas of various degrees of accuracy are readily available.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After a project is complete, actors must sign off and be paid the equivalent of an in-person performance if their replica is used.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • The transfer portal can transform a contender into a pretender in a single offseason.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The schedule is forgivable, even by ACC standards, but a rematch on the road against Notre Dame will separate the Canes as contenders or pretenders.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of pretender
Noun
  • Some females, however, reproduce asexually by making clones of themselves.
    — Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That’s in contrast to bacteria, which reproduce asexually, creating clones that are often nearly identical and easy to trace.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of clone

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“Ringer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringer. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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