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as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
there's been a lot of noise that the stock is ready to skyrocket, but I'll believe it when I see it
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Recent Examples of noise
Reviews say the noise its cooling fan makes — a major issue with some higher-end projectors — is hardly noticeable.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
With that being said, noises associated with wind turbine construction are likely more intense, said Hal Whitehead, a professor of biology at Dalhousie University.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
The Moral Hacker’s quiet confidence and steadfast integrity stand out in a world dominated by noise and superficiality.
—Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
These Thunder, with Gilgeous-Alexander fully on board and getting better all the time, are in prime position to make some serious noise in the next few years.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
With that being said, noises associated with wind turbine construction are likely more intense, said Hal Whitehead, a professor of biology at Dalhousie University.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
The Moral Hacker’s quiet confidence and steadfast integrity stand out in a world dominated by noise and superficiality.
—Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
These Thunder, with Gilgeous-Alexander fully on board and getting better all the time, are in prime position to make some serious noise in the next few years.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
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The rocket booster revved up the 33 engines at its base, sending a loud roar across Starbase, the SpaceX launch site near Brownsville, Texas.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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From the Miami Herald’s archives, here is Michael Crook’s report from March 1989 in Tropic magazine: Donald Trump in Palm Beach: Hitting a roar nerve First published March 19, 1989 The sun has disappeared beyond the middle-class condos of West Palm Beach and the western sky is painted tangerine.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Bill Belichick hasn't even been the head coach of the University of North Carolina football program for a full month yet, and rumors are already swirling about a potential return to the .—
Noah Camras,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Shortly afterward, rumors swirled that Jackman and Foster were involved together.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The high-contrast black-and-white rattle offers plenty of visual appeal for additional stimulation.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
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Tribal members dressed in their finest regalia–silver, turquoise, coral, shell, feathers–shake gourd rattles in a ring enclosing the Deer Dancers and two Deer Maidens.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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The compressed size of the court and the smaller arena mean players — and fans — will be able to hear much more on-court chatter.—
Remy Tumin,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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