as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
there's always a great din from the cafeteria during lunch
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as in to repeat
to say or state again
safety lessons dinned into us over and over
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Recent Examples of din
John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Howie Mandel struggled to hear above the din created by the studio audience.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
His mineral voice, clear and deep, drowned out the surrounding din.
—Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Over the din of the hall, Shane would tell me about his life.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Howie Mandel struggled to hear above the din created by the studio audience.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
His mineral voice, clear and deep, drowned out the surrounding din.
—Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for din
Noun
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Emerging comics who have yet to build a solid fan base will struggle more than ever to cut through the noise — and even for comics with large existing audiences, this will be a headache.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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But no matter your net worth, daily check-ins tend to create more noise than insight.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Roan repeated the phrase, prompting members of the crowd to chant along.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 Oct. 2025
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That first-quarter mishap wasn’t repeated.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That roar originated nearly a century ago.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Tens of thousands gathered in Hostages Square, Tel Aviv, to watch the releases and a joyful roar erupted from the crowd as the first images of the hostages flashed on the screen, the Associated Press reported.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This siren’s song arises from the murmur of doves on an Arizona stock tank and the rattle of Indiana cornstalks.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Similar chatter has emerged during past election years since the dawn of the 22nd Amendment, but usually in a more light-hearted nature.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The celebratory July 4 meal would certainly have kept the innkeeper, Daniel Smith, busy replenishing the finest bottles of Madeira from behind the locked bar—perhaps overhearing snippets of chatter among the delegates.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Din.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/din. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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