1
as in roar
a violent shouting
a clamor arose from the crowd as the prisoner was brought forward
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2
as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the clamor of a dozen people practicing the trumpet at once
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Recent Examples of clamor
During the dark days of the Bush administration’s clamor for war in Iraq, the U.S. intelligence community lost credibility not only with the American people but also with partners abroad.
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
The idle complex on Kaley Avenue in SoDo sparked a clamor from a neighborhood east of the site last year when city leaders proposed converting the building into a low-barrier homeless shelter.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
With all the typical clamor and crash of a busy izakaya, Bozu serves up everything from yakitori to sushi to noodles.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
But her remarks cast doubt on whether House Democrats might buck their long adherence to the seniority system, even as many members of their party clamor for generational change.
—Michael Gold, New York Times, 6 May 2025
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
The idle complex on Kaley Avenue in SoDo sparked a clamor from a neighborhood east of the site last year when city leaders proposed converting the building into a low-barrier homeless shelter.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
With all the typical clamor and crash of a busy izakaya, Bozu serves up everything from yakitori to sushi to noodles.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
But her remarks cast doubt on whether House Democrats might buck their long adherence to the seniority system, even as many members of their party clamor for generational change.
—Michael Gold, New York Times, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamor
Noun
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Case managers had a hard time being heard over the roar of traffic, officials said.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Sports fans will love how the AI Sports Mode sharpens every detail of the game while boosting the roar of the crowd for a true arena vibe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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According to the website linked on the signs, the group of Association residents oppose the high-density development in the rural environment with concerns about traffic congestion and noise and light pollution.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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If your dog is a little nervous about the groomer, this vacuum boasts a low-noise design with only 59 dB, plus three adjustable suction levels to suit your dog’s needs.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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The film has also been a magnet for conspiratorial chatter, with viewers and critics alike theorizing about the reasons for its box-office success.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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The moment, which quickly went viral, saw the pair duck to hide their faces from the camera, setting off alarm bells and becoming instant fodder for online chatter.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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All the commotion around them was stifling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Clamor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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