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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
When Nick started on his GLP-1, the food noise stopped.
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Abby Roedel, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Featuring a knee-high cutoff and a moderate, chunky heel, this classic boot includes thoughtful bonuses like grippy soles for extra traction and noise resistance, an elastic-stretch opening for easy removal, and a water-resistant faux leather exterior that only requires the occasional spot clean.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Producer and musician Daniel Lopatin spent his early career traversing underground electronic and noise scenes as Oneohtrix Point Never.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
But the frustrations, injuries and off-court noise eventually caught up, and the partnership unraveled quicker than anyone expected.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
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United Methodist leadership with the bishop’s office preached to students, who welcomed the leaders with excited howls.—
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Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.—
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Many rumors spread because people weren’t in a position to make decisions.—
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Hailey has shut down rumors and online drama surrounding her and Justin’s relationship many times over the years.—
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The gift basket included items such as a rattle, books, swaddles, and a blanket, along with other essentials for new parents.—
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
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Famed for launching Downton Abbey, the network has been courting sale interest for well over a year, but for all the industry chatter and press speculation, ITV’s silence has been stony.—
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In the case of Copeland, has noted that his name has not even been brought up within WWE, even with the online chatter.—
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During the commotion, the agent’s shaky cellphone video shows houses along the street and views of the sky.—
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In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.—
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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