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
Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
To add to the chatter and clang of boots, the next cluster approach from the other way.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 July 2025
The constant clang of metal and the screech of drills suggest the sort of work underway at a warehouse-turned-workshop in this Ukrainian city about 300 kilometers (180 miles) east of Kyiv.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Amid the tinkle of glassware and clang of cutlery, Saru Jayaraman, an L.A. attorney and president of One Fair Wage, a national coalition pushing to raise wages in the service sector, emphasized the urgency of addressing a steep increase in the cost of living.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Verb
Topgolf is installing regulation-size field goal posts at 50 U.S. locations to invite players to chase the satisfying clang of nailing a goal post with a football.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
To add to the chatter and clang of boots, the next cluster approach from the other way.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 July 2025
The constant clang of metal and the screech of drills suggest the sort of work underway at a warehouse-turned-workshop in this Ukrainian city about 300 kilometers (180 miles) east of Kyiv.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Amid the tinkle of glassware and clang of cutlery, Saru Jayaraman, an L.A. attorney and president of One Fair Wage, a national coalition pushing to raise wages in the service sector, emphasized the urgency of addressing a steep increase in the cost of living.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang
Noun
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Songwriters play the Bluebird in the round, literally seated in the middle of the room, surrounded on all sides by tables and the clank of bottles or silverware.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The lanyard on our neighbor’s flagpole clanks in the wind, the fraying stars and stripes fluster and droop.—
Rosanna Warren,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sunday’s matchup will feature a movable object clashing with a stoppable force.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Members get first-access to bold gatherings where ideas clash, evolve, and harmonize.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This siren’s song arises from the murmur of doves on an Arizona stock tank and the rattle of Indiana cornstalks.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Helen A. Cooper,
WSJ,
10 June 2022
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Not the clangor of blades, nor a rousing drumbeat and song to keep our hearts aloft.—
Jess Grey,
Wired,
16 Oct. 2021
Verb
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Fashionistas, artists, and business people clink glasses at the bar and claim a corner of a couch to catch up.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The sound of laughter and clinking glass pours out of the windows and onto the streets.—
Jonathan Terrell,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Within this ring, the conditions are just right for an intense burst of star formation.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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For example, the Amex Platinum Card now offers a $200 credit for an Oura ring, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve comes with a credit of up to $500 for high-end hotels; both cards have many other benefits like access to airport lounges.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones are all about feeling every thump, and beat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Another Boras client, Cody Bellinger, was nearing the end of his second season in Chicago, which did not deliver as much thump as his MVP-level 2023 campaign.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Clang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clang. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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