as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the clatter of a crowded cafeteria
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Recent Examples of clatter
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Bowling balls rumbled down lanes, followed by the clatter of pins.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Late in the first half, Giuliano Simeone seemed to draw a penalty as Sounders homegrown left back Reed Baker-Whiting clattered into his side and pulled him to ground.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Likewise, diesel clatter is present under acceleration and the automatic gearbox, while smooth, hesitated before dropping cogs.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Bowling balls rumbled down lanes, followed by the clatter of pins.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Verb
There are at least a dozen tables in the gymnasium, and walking in to the sound of all those clattering tiles is like being inside a machine of obscure but pleasing purpose.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Late in the first half, Giuliano Simeone seemed to draw a penalty as Sounders homegrown left back Reed Baker-Whiting clattered into his side and pulled him to ground.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clatter
Noun
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Thelma stopped reading at the sound of a commotion: loud thuds and shoes slapping on the floor.—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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In an episode full of all kinds of commotion, the most consequential plotline is Miranda’s son Brady getting a two-time hookup pregnant.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That is no criticism; Colwill is exceptional at identifying and rattling low passes through the middle of the pitch, carving through opposition lines and finding the feet of Cole Palmer and others in more advanced positions.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Last week, Denver was in a San Jose hotel in which the smooth-ish sounds of jazz rattled the windows of their hotel room until midnight.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prior to Vance's arrival in the rural vacation spot, the Secret Service reportedly brought disturbances to Charlbury, a village with just 3,000 residents.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The hurricane center is also tracking two other disturbances, one in the north-central Atlantic and one just off Louisiana’s coast.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the fairytale sensation was disrupted by the rattle of my oversized carry-on clacking against the paving stones.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
17 July 2025
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Aidan breaks some irreplaceable antique glass, and a neighbor complains about Carrie’s Manolos clacking on the parquet floor.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Diggs caused a stir during the spring when he was videotaped on a boat handing out a pink substance in baggies.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Love Is Blind premiered in February 2020 on Netflix, and instantly caused a stir.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An excellent lawn alternative for dry shade, Pennsylvania or oak sedge provides the look and feel of grass without the fuss.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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The recycled-nylon fabric feels silky and soft, and there’s no stiff elastic band to wrestle with—the underwear slides right on, no fuss.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The 25-year-old played a team-high 1,078 offensive snaps, allowing just three sacks, along with 35 pressures and 32 hurries, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Strange New Worlds… but that changed in a hurry this week.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The offense finding its best self feels essential if this team is going to make any noise in October.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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My focus was straight ahead on the asphalt rushing under us, of course, and the engine noise and roar of the wind precluded chit-chat anyway.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Clatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clatter. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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