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
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
12 Feb. 2026
In the heart of downtown, Union Square pulses with luxury storefronts, street performers, and the clang of cable cars.
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Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
At once the bells began to clang.
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Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
30 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In a video that has since gone viral, Strelow's teammates are seen clapping when a clang can be heard.
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Juliana Kim,
NPR,
12 Feb. 2026
In the heart of downtown, Union Square pulses with luxury storefronts, street performers, and the clang of cable cars.
—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Senior forward Javan Buchanan had a chance to restore the Broncos’ lead with a corner three with 13 seconds left, but could only clang his shot off the rim, while Gibbs-Lawhorn also missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
At once the bells began to clang.
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Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
30 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang
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Though Bridges’ clank to conclude the evening was hardly the reason for the defeat, the possession was exemplary of a rare issue for New York, one of the league’s cleverest and most unselfish squads.
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Instead, Wembanyama delivered a clank.
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The Port of Los Angeles also clashed with coastal communities last year over the possible raising of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
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Egypt and Iran objected after the draw, with Egypt’s Football Association saying such events clashed with its cultural and religious values.
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Pygmy Rattlesnakes are small and colorful, around 15 to 20 inches in length, with a vertical pupil, thin tail, and tiny rattle.
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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.
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Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.
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In the heart of the Altstadt, a short walk from Marienplatz, another of Munich’s must-sees, Hofbrauhaus is a swirl of oompah music, clinking liters and travelers discovering that Bavarian exuberance doesn’t require a festival.
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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.
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Not the clangor of blades, nor a rousing drumbeat and song to keep our hearts aloft.
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
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The burger has been sold at Petco Park ever since, with the same recipe, despite the online conspiracy theory that its three onion rings represented the Dodgers’ three World Series championship rings this decade.
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Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
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While playing Pragmata, the thump of approaching robots had solid directionality, and the weapon blasts had a good amount of low-end force.
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“Clang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clang. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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