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“Ringing” or “Wringing”

ringing / wringing are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

ringing r·IH·ng·ih·ng

  • nounthe giving of a ring as a token of engagement.

wringing r·IH·ng·ih·ng

  • verbtwist and compress, as if in pain or anguish.
  • verbtwist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid.
Usage

Examples in context

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“ringing”

  • …to memory in conducting and ringing is not permitted.
  • …a break, and depending on ringing style and bell weight can…
  • …ringer by any person not ringing in the peal.
  • …is startled by the doorbell ringing, and finds her boyfriend Chris…
  • …in use today in call-change ringing.
  • …also be published in The Ringing World.
  • …the alternating current of the ringing power.
  • The first method ringing peal in this modern sense…
  • …an intermittent alternating current (AC) ringing signal of 40 to 90…
  • …line, the exchange sends the ringing signal.

“wringing”

  • …piece or ill-fated attempt at wringing unearned emotion."

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