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“Rings” or “Wrings”

rings / wrings 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.

rings r·IH·ng·z

  • noungymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises.

wrings

  • 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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“rings”

  • …a joke until the bell rings and Adama knocks him to…
  • Category:Spy rings
  • …novel, The Lord of the Rings, adapted for the screen by…
  • …of The Lord of the Rings
  • …a hometown favorite), Herf Jones Rings, Nokesville Print & Copy, Nokesville…
  • …of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers occurred on…
  • …the floor, a silver on rings and a bronze on parallel
  • Lord Of The Rings, Accolades
  • …Tolkien's The Lord of The Rings turns the book's least screen-worthy…
  • Comparisons between the scleral rings supporting the eyes of Confuciusornis…

“wrings”

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