bruit

Definition of bruitnext
archaic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bruit This kind of noise, called a bruit, is caused by turbulence in the blood flowing through an artery. Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 13 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruit
Noun
  • Rescue workers heard noises that raised the possibility that someone underneath was still alive, Espy told The Times.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Ration food and water, listen for rescue calls and search for something near you to make noise.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • In the early afternoon, a roar ripped through the stifling Mississippi heat, as dozens of motorcycles leading the funeral procession rumbled into the church parking lot.
    Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 June 2026
  • Johnson’s first budget made the CARE pilot permanent and doubled staff positions in 2024, to roars of approval from his progressive base.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Pygmy Rattlesnakes are small and colorful, around 15 to 20 inches in length, with a vertical pupil, thin tail, and tiny rattle.
    Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
  • Elsewhere in the snippet of the music video, Latto could be seen walking around a white crib and viewing a scrapbook featuring a page with a rattle and dummy and a positive ClearBlue pregnancy test placed on top.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • In the last year or two, there was chatter and debate whether Messi would actually be selected to join the national team again.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
  • If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.
    Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 21 June 2026

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“Bruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruit. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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