“Ringing” or “Wringing”—Which to use?

“Ringing” or “Wringing”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

ringing: (noun) the giving of a ring as a token of engagement.

wringing: (verb) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish. (verb) twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid.

Pronunciation

ringing: r·IH·ng·ih·ng

wringing: r·IH·ng·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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.

Examples of “wringing”

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

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