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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First, despite tabloid headlines about Leto, such noise doesn’t factor into moviegoers’ decisions to buy or not buy a ticket; it could be argued most were not even in the know of the June Air Mail exposé on his alleged behavior.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The outlet reported that noise from the construction was also audible on the White House's campus.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That roar originated nearly a century ago.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Tens of thousands gathered in Hostages Square, Tel Aviv, to watch the releases and a joyful roar erupted from the crowd as the first images of the hostages flashed on the screen, the Associated Press reported.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This siren’s song arises from the murmur of doves on an Arizona stock tank and the rattle of Indiana cornstalks.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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Now, how about that chatter about a possible WBD bid?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Glenn's winless start through the first six games has caused chatter to begin in the media about the possibility that New York could move on from Glenn before next season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Bruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruit. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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