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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October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On Saturday night, a great roar of affirmation, actually several great roars, answered that question.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The wind suddenly picked up with a roar.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 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
Noun
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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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“Bruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruit. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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