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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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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
Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
That’s just one rung below its all-time peak on the list, which does factor in American consumption.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The O'Keefe family is thought to have first rung in Festivus in 1966, based on the anniversary of Daniel O'Keefe's first date with his future wife, Deborah.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
For many who reached the highest rungs of Hollywood’s biggest companies, the most humbling thing to accept is the loss of the perks that come with working for a network or studio.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Players on both the ATP and WTA Tours spent most of the year in that chorus, largely lamenting the expansion of most 1,000-level tournaments — the rung below the four Grand Slams — from nine days to 12.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
That’s just one rung below its all-time peak on the list, which does factor in American consumption.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The O'Keefe family is thought to have first rung in Festivus in 1966, based on the anniversary of Daniel O'Keefe's first date with his future wife, Deborah.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
For many who reached the highest rungs of Hollywood’s biggest companies, the most humbling thing to accept is the loss of the perks that come with working for a network or studio.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rung
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Security around former presidents varies according to their threat levels and public exposure.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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And research shows that red No. 3 can cause cancer in laboratory rats when they are exposed to high levels.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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In videos verified by CNN, dozens of protesters are seen confronting a wall of riot police outside the Pucheng Vocational Technical School, with some hurling batons and other objects towards the officers.—
Shawn Deng,
CNN,
11 Jan. 2025
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Zhang’s baton matched the second act’s edge-of-your-seat melodrama.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Iranian presidency seems to be a cursed position.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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In air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News, a controller can be heard clearing the United flight to land on Runway 7 right and then told the Delta flight to turn into position to land on Runway 8.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2025
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High fructose corn syrup usage in the US has declined over the last two decades while table sugar, made from cane or beet, has been on the rise.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
10 Jan. 2025
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Fourth, crossing canes can become intertwined and obstruct quality blooms and new canes.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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External support for Assad, particularly from Russia and Iran, bolstered regime confidence, while brutal crackdowns on early dissent discouraged uprisings within military ranks.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Learning from the Military Pay transparency is part of the culture in the U.S. military, where pay rates are determined by rank and years of service and are publicly accessible online.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Western analysts have noted that schisms within the Kremlin's upper echelons are increasingly catching international attention as the grinding war effort in Ukraine drags on.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Is this a once-in-a-decade chance for Notre Dame to be in natty, or is this the start of a return back to the upper echelons of college football for the Irish (assuming Marcus Freeman stays)?—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Two more Avicii tracks appear side by side on the same ranking as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2025 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Michigan and Louisville are also candidates to go from last place to the tourney.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Beyond personal vacations, Evans’ work has granted him an even greater gift of not just popping in and out of a place, but really getting to know destinations across the globe.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Rung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rung. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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