Definitions

rang

[rang] / ræŋ /

VERB

encircle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circle enclose surround

STRONG

belt circumscribe compass confine encompass gird girdle inclose loop rim round

WEAK

begird hem in move around seal off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free let go release

VERB

chime; make bell-like noise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bang buzz clang clap punch resonate resound reverberate sound

STRONG

beat bong jangle jingle knell peal play pull strike tinkle tintinnabulate toll vibrate

Antonyms

STRONG

lose

WEAK

free

Example Sentences

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"I rang him to show my admiration towards him and wish him the best in the next chapter of his career, which I'm sure is going to be very successful," he added.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"I didn't message him, I rang him. I called firstly to congratulate him on the incredible job he has done with Bournemouth," Arteta said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Mayor Rex Richardson, wearing a rainbow lei and holding a Pride flag, marched down the street with gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra as Bad Bunny’s “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” rang out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

American flags waved as “The Star Spangled Banner” rang out on a smoggy day in the heart of the capital.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Someone in the audience began clapping—a hard, separated noise that rang to my ear as sarcastic.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu