ringleader
noun
ring·lead·er
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Definition of ringleader
: a leader of a ring of individuals engaged especially in improper or unlawful activities
Examples of ringleader in a Sentence
the ringleader of a gang of criminals
Recent Examples on the Web
The former coach, Ali Khosroshahin, 49, and Steven Masera, 69, a former accountant for the ringleader of the sprawling scam, pleaded guilty in US District Court in Boston, according to US Attorney Andrew E. Lelling’s office. — Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, "Two more guilty pleas are entered in the college admissions scandal," 27 June 2019 The ringleader of a San Antonio pill mill that cranked out thousands of fake prescription pills laced with deadly fentanyl has pleaded guilty to drug and firearm charges. — Guillermo Contreras, ExpressNews.com, "Leader of deadly San Antonio opioid pill mill pleads guilty," 20 June 2019 Stanley Tigerman, the most influential Chicago architect of his generation and the ringleader of a group of rebels who opened the way for a more inclusive view of Chicago architecture and thus changed the course of the city’s design, died Monday. — Blair Kamin, chicagotribune.com, "Iconoclastic Chicago architect Stanley Tigerman, who shaped the city with his buildings and ideas, dies at 88," 4 June 2019 No charges have yet been filed, though investigators have raided the pawnshops and the home of the man identified as the ringleader, Aleksandr Pavlovskiy, 44, of Auburn. — NBC News, "Amazon drivers part of $10 million theft ring, FBI says," 1 Aug. 2019 No charges have yet been filed, though investigators have raided the pawnshops and the home of the man identified as the ringleader, Aleksandr Pavlovskiy, 44, of Auburn. — Gene Johnson, USA TODAY, "An Amazon driver theft ring sold stolen goods for 6 years, raked in millions in sales," 1 Aug. 2019 Bust some heads, throw the ringleaders in jail, and frightened citizens will duck and cover. — Gerold Firl, Pomerado News, "Guest column: The new June in China," 26 June 2019 Mr Johnson has brought on board the hardest of hard Brexiteers, including Steve Baker, the ringleader of the Tory holdouts who want Theresa May’s deal torn up. — The Economist, "The Boris bubble that threatens Britain’s Conservatives," 20 June 2019 The ringleader behind the raid, longtime North Korean human rights activist Adrian Hong, voluntarily met with the FBI in New York, shortly after returning from Spain and handed over the electronics taken by the group, according to court documents. — Victoria Kim, latimes.com, "Attorneys for ex-Marine accused in North Korean embassy attack say he faces retaliation," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ringleader.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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ringleader
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ringleader
: the leader of a group that causes trouble or is involved in an illegal activity
See the full definition for ringleader in the English Language Learners Dictionary
ringleader
noun
ring·lead·er
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Kids Definition of ringleader
: a leader especially of a group of people who cause trouble