as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
a film that captures the thunderous fury of medieval warfare and the bruit of a thousand clashing swords
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Recent Examples of bruit
This kind of noise, called a bruit, is caused by turbulence in the blood flowing through an artery.
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Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 13 June 2018
Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 13 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruit
Noun
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There’s always been noise downtown Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard, and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Forget about trying to pick out the key sounds through the crowd noise.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From the roar of the crowd to the quiet focus of a camera shutter, former Philadelphia Eagles HOFer Malcolm Jenkins has gracefully transitioned from NFL star to passionate photographer.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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His voice was still raw from calling plays over the roar of Lincoln Financial Field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The snake has a tiny rattle that sounds like the faint buzz of an insect, the TWRA told The Tennessean.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There has been much chatter about possible collaborators for the upcoming album.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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There is always chatter about these type of things, but this one is unlikely to lead to anything as of now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Bruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruit. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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