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
The bird advocacy group warns pickleball's distinctive pop sound, which can reach up to 120 decibels courtside, threatens the park's tranquility and wildlife.
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Currently, those businesses can play music up to 80 decibels until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, but city staff is suggesting cutting the hours back to midnight.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these earplugs represent a fundamental reimagining of hearing protection, offering 17 decibels of noise reduction while maintaining audio clarity—allowing festival-goers to enjoy front-row experiences without sacrificing sound quality or risking hearing damage.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
As far as hard numbers go, the Falcon Mini reportedly tips the scales at 249 g (8.8 oz), produces 62 decibels of operating noise, and flies for 34 minutes per 48-minute charge.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Currently, those businesses can play music up to 80 decibels until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, but city staff is suggesting cutting the hours back to midnight.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these earplugs represent a fundamental reimagining of hearing protection, offering 17 decibels of noise reduction while maintaining audio clarity—allowing festival-goers to enjoy front-row experiences without sacrificing sound quality or risking hearing damage.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
As far as hard numbers go, the Falcon Mini reportedly tips the scales at 249 g (8.8 oz), produces 62 decibels of operating noise, and flies for 34 minutes per 48-minute charge.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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One appeal of the group’s messaging is its peculiarly British sensibility; the statements tend to cut through the noise.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When Golden took the stage, there was a roar of cheers and fireworks exploded over the city.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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While the roar of the engines and smell of burning rubber are very familiar to fans of stock car racing, there’s a distinct allure about NHRA events.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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