1
as in roar
a violent shouting
a clamor arose from the crowd as the prisoner was brought forward
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2
as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the clamor of a dozen people practicing the trumpet at once
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Recent Examples of clamor
The departures have sparked turmoil that has grabbed the nation's attention, a clamor even some of the Trump administration's Republican allies in Congress find hard to ignore.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Just north of the clamor on the Indiana Toll Road in East Chicago, an inconspicuous side street leads to Roxana Marsh on the Grand Calumet River.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Readers have found the details illuminating as many clamor for more information as to what’s going to happen to Uncle Nearest.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Regardless of Howe’s calm demeanor, or the mood among his squad, there can be no doubting the cauldron that St. James’ Park will be when referee Simon Hooper first peeps his whistle, such is the clamor for victory.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Just north of the clamor on the Indiana Toll Road in East Chicago, an inconspicuous side street leads to Roxana Marsh on the Grand Calumet River.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Readers have found the details illuminating as many clamor for more information as to what’s going to happen to Uncle Nearest.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Regardless of Howe’s calm demeanor, or the mood among his squad, there can be no doubting the cauldron that St. James’ Park will be when referee Simon Hooper first peeps his whistle, such is the clamor for victory.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamor
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Anchored by Syracuse University, the city hums with youthful spirit, from buzzy Marshall Street to the roar of the JMA Wireless Dome, where Orange basketball games regularly draw some of the largest crowds in college hoops.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The only noise was the roar of the crowd when Cole Sullivan and Jimmy Rolder intercepted passes on back-to-back drives, or when Bryce Underwood rolled out and found a wide-open Zack Marshall in the end zone.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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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
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Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The long recess has drawn howls of protest from Democratic leaders, who have returned to Washington to demand negotiations that might lead to a bipartisan spending bill that could reopen the government.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
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There has been chatter that the Tigers would force Kelly to make staffing changes if the team continued to struggle, especially on offense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Does the subconscious chatter feel louder than usual?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 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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On the other side, there was just as much commotion, but these conversations were almost hysterical — and far uglier.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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The commotion was a touching proposal from a couple in the crowd.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Clamor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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