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
Some estimates show a typical rock show ranges from 108 to 114 decibels.
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Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Open kitchens, high ceilings and cement floors wreaked havoc on decibel levels.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Officers don’t tend to pack a decibel reader to see if a vehicle meets standards.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
The maximum sound levels associated with the data center cannot exceed 55 decibels, according to the ordinance.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Open kitchens, high ceilings and cement floors wreaked havoc on decibel levels.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Officers don’t tend to pack a decibel reader to see if a vehicle meets standards.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
The maximum sound levels associated with the data center cannot exceed 55 decibels, according to the ordinance.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has reported that there is already noise about Pittsburgh pursuing a trade for Hill.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nestor Lorenzo’s team lost form and went six games without a victory, but James' goal brought a roar and relief to the entire country.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The dull roar from the construction site cuts out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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