as in noise
usually decibels plural
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line
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Recent Examples of decibel
On Sunday their season came to an end with a 31-27 defeat by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC championship game before 68,773 decibel-breaking fans at Lumen Field.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The complaint alleges the decibels measured from Ford Amphitheater range between 60 and 77.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
According to Rictor, the aircraft is designed to operate at noise levels below 65 decibels, although independent testing has not yet been published.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth currently has a sound limit in place of 70 decibels during the day and 60 decibels at night.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The complaint alleges the decibels measured from Ford Amphitheater range between 60 and 77.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
According to Rictor, the aircraft is designed to operate at noise levels below 65 decibels, although independent testing has not yet been published.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth currently has a sound limit in place of 70 decibels during the day and 60 decibels at night.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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The iX is the epitome of comfort and luxury, as consumers add low-zero road noise, excellent seat cushioning and plenty of legroom for travel to their list of needs in a vehicle.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Curious how to sift through the noise and discover a prized possession?—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seattle’s home crowd let out a menacing roar.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The dunk led to the loudest roar by the crowd inside Allen Fieldhouse all game.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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