as in clattered
to make a series of short sharp noises
her teeth clacked because she was freezing while waiting for the bus
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Mountains rose, the sun throwing soft light upon the carriage as the train clattered through one tunnel after another, beside ice-blue waterfalls frozen in their midst.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025 -
But the top lot might be the notorious bell wall, which clattered incessantly to alert the servants to the desires and whims of their employers.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Broncos sped him up at times, but he was never rattled.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte, North Carolina light rail train has rattled the local community as crime prevention remains a key priority for millions of Americans.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Clacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clacked. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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