1
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the greasy spoon restaurant was several rungs below the kind of establishment in which we usually dined
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2
as in baton
Scottish
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
the watchman usually carried a stout oak rung
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as in chimed
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
I didn't hear the doorbell ring
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Recent Examples of rung
Rochelle Ratkaj, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Kenneth curled up on top of the dresser, his legs pulled to his chest, while Lois stood on the ladder, climbing one rung at a time as the water got higher and higher.
—Michelle Boudin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Calls against violence have rung out from both sides of the aisle in recent days following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For me, growth isn’t about climbing the next rung.
—Rochelle Ratkaj, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Kenneth curled up on top of the dresser, his legs pulled to his chest, while Lois stood on the ladder, climbing one rung at a time as the water got higher and higher.
—Michelle Boudin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
When the treatment was over the the bell was rung, their mom their mother Rosalba described their relief.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Calls against violence have rung out from both sides of the aisle in recent days following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rung
Noun
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Why not bring that level of obsession to your situationship costume?—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
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The strongest brands look beyond surface-level metrics to uncover the real signals of loyalty, credibility and cultural resonance.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Up-and-comer status gifted el Khaleel’s group, Mantronix, with the glory of a four-hundred-dollar gig at the rec center, home to youth basketball games, baton-twirling competitions, after-school child care, and — on occasion — community concerts.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Iger, who had passed the CEO baton in early 2020 and wrapped his affiliation with Disney at the end of 2021, ended up being asked to return to the corner office by the board amid flagging confidence in Chapek.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Outside, bells chimed four o’clock.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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This chimed with Ling, who had come from a world of theater.—
Jay Glennie,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The arrival of a cane-sugar soda comes at a time when Coca-Cola is having success with sugar-free sodas and healthier drink options, like the relaunch of BodyArmor, and bottled water including Smartwater.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Klein, a dentist, went back to work in three weeks, using a cane.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bell tolled again on Sunday.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each year, bells are tolled in memory of the crew at the Detroit's Mariners Church.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And now, a Houston billionaire couple is joining the ranks of these famous businesspeople and philanthropists, pledging to donate the vast majority of their wealth.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Despite Luna establishing the Office of Constitutional Policing to root out deputy gangs, the county inspector general argued earlier this year that LASD had made no systemic effort to identify gang members within its ranks or investigate group misconduct.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For much of this year, the upper echelon of the Hot 100 has felt stagnant – which means a Swift takeover could last longer than the brief blink-and-you-miss-it No.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football.—
Eric Olson,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Rung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rung. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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