as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the bowwow coming from the store's returns desk on the day after Christmas
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
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The gift basket included items such as a rattle, books, swaddles, and a blanket, along with other essentials for new parents.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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Integrated linear actuators provide high power density with low noise, supporting stable, agile, and coordinated whole-body movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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There are two immutable truths that govern the NFL playoffs — unwritten rules that cut through the noise of EPA models and talking-head bluster.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The powerful Sun clashes with Chiron by way of your chatter quadrant and your habit zone, encouraging you to address a tricky situation at work or in your neighborhood with courageous calm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Miran’s term as governor ends in January, and there has been chatter about potential retirements, particularly Vice Chair Philip Jefferson.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nike has signed pickleball phenom Anna Leigh Waters in a head-to-toe deal aligned with its approach to sponsorship across racket sports, including the lucrative business of tennis fashion.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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McAdams, by contrast, makes a giddy racket that betrays feelings her characters can neither fully understand nor contain.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The din registers as cheering, not deafening.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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On their first scoring drive, Lawrence and the Jaguars actually benefitted from the din that rattled Empower Field when Jacksonville was flagged for a false start.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Bowwow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowwow. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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