clacks

Definition of clacksnext
present tense third-person singular of clack
as in clatters
to make a series of short sharp noises her teeth clacked because she was freezing while waiting for the bus

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Verb
  • Deacon clatters off in his truck, leaving me to contemplate my new home.
    Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • His return rattles a household that has learned how to function without him, especially his wife Astoria, played with quiet resolve by Simone Missick.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Advertisement The tragedy that befalls Robert rattles his faith in everything.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
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  • Creates reminders, clicks hands-free images Cai sees the robot as a bridge for the modern family.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But clicks from the query ‘The Atlantic’ were identical in January and November.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Clacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clacks. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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