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as in rattles
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible
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as in roars
a violent shouting
keep the noise down, you kids!
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Recent Examples of noises
Soft-close cabinetry is another staple of 2026 kitchen design, according to the report, a trait that not only aids durability but also prevents jarring noises.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Turns out, those crystal bowls and milk glass dishes—both of which made ample clinking noises—were perfect for alerting grandma that little ones were snagging candy before dinner.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
As for the music, it’s aptly encoded with cosmic winks and shrugs — layers of paradoxical noises that feel messy and mannered, casual and serious, loose and tight, hungry and wise.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
In city data, the number of complaints to 311 for vehicle noises like car honking has declined significantly inside the congestion zone, compared with the rest of Manhattan.
—New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The city encourages any pets to be secure before the fireworks begin, as the loud noises can cause stress and anxiety to animals.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Despite there being no dialogue, in Seto’s universe, plants produce noises that communicate their emotional state.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Her roommates had contacted law enforcement after hearing noises coming from her room in the middle of the night and then discovering blood in her room that morning, according to the affidavit.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
As much as the prospect of wading through two months of wall-to-wall Cowboys dates has left many football fans making involuntary Tony Romo noises, even the most vocal critics acknowledge that Dallas always puts up numbers, even when the team isn’t particularly good or all that much fun to watch.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noises
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
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White then nailed a step back 3, drawing more roars, and Jones hit a reverse layup.—
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Early impressions from frequent chatters decry the bot's more corporate, less effusively creative tone.—
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The year's first full moon is best known as the wolf moon since the howls of wolves were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
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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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The charges against Comey followed a series of events that have fueled outcries that Trump is improperly politicizing the Justice Department.—
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The vocal outcries of small groups of readers on social media were intensified by polarization and algorithm amplification.—
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“Noises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noises. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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