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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
Some members wear earplugs to limit noise.
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Rina Nakano, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Muted, perhaps, in the noise over the Proctor pick was the desire to get Willis help.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
For context, a vacuum cleaner creates about 70 decibels of noise.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s been one of the primary ways women in pop have cut through the noise in the 2020s.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
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Rina Nakano, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Muted, perhaps, in the noise over the Proctor pick was the desire to get Willis help.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
For context, a vacuum cleaner creates about 70 decibels of noise.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s been one of the primary ways women in pop have cut through the noise in the 2020s.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for noise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
Noun
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Staff remembered him for his calm temperament, distinctive mane and loud roar — as well as a goofy streak, the zoo said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ohtani let out a howl and grimaced before going to first base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was mentioned in trade rumors earlier this week, as well.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This isn’t alt-country so much as death-rattle country, as though Grigoroff and Adducci took Hank Williams’ most wincingly lonesome numbers as a starting point but figured the tempos were a little too fast.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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But stopping the clap of Thunder and rattle of Spurs calls for something special.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The chatter did not test Murray’s patience.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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For maximum comfort and quiet, Beats Studio Pro Over-ear Headphones deliver effective noise cancellation that noticeably reduces engine hum and cabin chatter, making movies, music, and podcasts far more enjoyable.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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With all of the commotion made about his on-base streak being snapped, his performance on the mound was almost an afterthought.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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From its location away from the courtroom, the jury heard a commotion.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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