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as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
there's been a lot of noise that the stock is ready to skyrocket, but I'll believe it when I see it
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Recent Examples of noise
Common complaints include that turbines are ugly and ruin rural settings, hurt property values, endanger birds, and make noise.
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Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
That’s why the noise has grown.
—Sam McDowell 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
If there was any question about who the best team in the Eastern Conference is, the Detroit Pistons quieted all that noise for the third time Thursday.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 20 Feb. 2026
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Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
That’s why the noise has grown.
—Sam McDowell 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
If there was any question about who the best team in the Eastern Conference is, the Detroit Pistons quieted all that noise for the third time Thursday.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
Noun
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Could Jacob Bridgeman hear the roars for Rory McIlroy’s 30-foot make and still finish?—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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With his athleticism and his bravado—his programs featured the world’s only quad axel and the only backflip, which always elicited a roar from the crowd despite earning him no points—Malinin looked poised not only to win but also to bring men’s figure skating into the mainstream.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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At about two this morning, the familiar howl of air-raid sirens woke me in the center of Kyiv, followed by the low thuds of anti-aircraft cannons attempting to shoot down Russian drones.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shows include game analysis, predictions, player moves, rumors and more.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, unsubstantiated rumors swirled on social media that alleged local schools were taking severe actions, such as preemptive school closures, mass suspensions, multi-day detentions and prohibiting students from walking at graduation.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If your current carry-on rattles, tips, or barely survives a weekend away, consider this your sign.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Until the engine builds oil pressure, the actuator will cause a rattle.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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This year’s unexpected winner, however worthy, is likely to re-stoke debate over the category within BAFTA and kids and family circles, following chatter last year after Paddington In Peru was excluded from the long-list.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Grinning and giggling, their chatter in between camera setups is all over the place.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The sound of screeching truck brakes comes from behind, followed by a massive commotion.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soon her two boys, Noah and Nico, found her – unsure about the commotion and clearly uninterested in the magnitude of the moment.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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