as in clank
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the horseshoe hit the stake with a satisfying clang
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Recent Examples of clang
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
The only sounds were the clang of weights, the hum of the AC, and my grunty breaths.
—Raleigh McCool, Longreads, 5 Sep. 2024
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
My friends nicknamed it ‘The Boat,’ and once pranked me into driving down the road with a connected anchor clanging in the street.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Best of all is the clang of plates and sound of chatter, both in front of and behind the counter, a convivial feeling of breaking fast in company—no matter the hour.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
The only sounds were the clang of weights, the hum of the AC, and my grunty breaths.
—Raleigh McCool, Longreads, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
Also present are bold instrumental choices, such as clanging trash can lids and war drums.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
My friends nicknamed it ‘The Boat,’ and once pranked me into driving down the road with a connected anchor clanging in the street.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang
Noun
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That includes the three-button playback controls which are intuitive, but make a loud clank when clicked.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 6 Aug. 2023
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Tyrann Mathieu watched clank off his hands and to the turf.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
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Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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As with Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard, the width and traffic speed of state roads in urban neighborhoods now frequently clash with local desires for street safety, quality transit service, and pedestrian comfort.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Bashful Bunny Ring Rattle $16 Nordstrom Jellycat’s ridiculously cute toys are slowly taking over the world, and this ring rattle is a rare pick that comes in under $20.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
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The sound design booms and rattles, the delusions are even more elaborate and the body horror is even bloodier and more disturbing.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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In the old hall, the orchestra was constricted by a low-ceilinged box that sent reflections pinging around the musicians, assaulting them with their own clangor.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 11 Oct. 2021
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The clangor of the factory bell on the mill’s roof sends a bird into flight, signaling the start of another 10- to 12-hour workday for all four women.Helen A. Cooper, WSJ, 10 June 2022
Verb
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There are rattling leaves, slithering snakes, and clinking glasses.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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With the sound of clinking wine glasses, tastes of inventive veggies, and the voice of an award-winning chef, the Courier Journal's new dinner series kicked off Sunday at a popular Highlands restaurant.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Enjoy the mirror-still water from the fire ring, or hop aboard the kayaks that come with the property for a scenic paddle.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even then, scientists disputed the ring’s existence for years because of inconsistent observations.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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With a new house-music thump behind them, Fuerza Regida found a new after-hours realm.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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North American hikers might want to run toward weird thumps on the trail.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Clang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clang. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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