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clamor (for)

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clamor
Noun
But as Trump kept menacing Canada, the desire for a sympathetic leader was rapidly replaced by the clamor for an effective one. David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025 White House officials rallied among the clamor to support the president’s trade policy and said as a result business would boom for Americans. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025 The clamor to drain this swamp has been silenced; Americans have begun to see the Everglades as the country’s very own Garden of Eden. Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025 Far from the pounding thrum of party music and the clamor of tipsy conversations, Konanki and Joshua Steven Riibe waded waist-deep into the water and shared a kiss, based on an account of the events Riibe relayed to investigators. Alaa Elassar, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clamor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamor
Noun
  • The ensuing roar caused Bryson DeChambeau, standing on the 17th green, to reset his pre-shot routine.
    Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • On the drivable par-4 14th, Scheffler caused a roar in the crowd with an excellent tee shot to set up a short eagle putt.
    Troy Finnegan‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Adverse weather and a steady stream of tariff headlines likely early into the quarter created a bunch of noise that could’ve dampened customer purchases.
    Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 18 May 2025
  • Kil noted that one of the features of the town hall remodel project will deaden the noise from the passing trains, which at times can drown out speakers during town meetings.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • The shifting nature of public opinion nowadays demands tough talk, of strong borders and rule of law.
    Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
  • The job demanded long hours on my feet and working with my hands.
    Health, Health, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Much of the chatter leading up to the series has centered around the reception Soto will receive from the Yankees faithful.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
  • The lounges sway to their usual rhythm of excited chatter, clinking glasses and former players recalling their eras.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Cannes Market This wouldn’t be the first saber rattle from Trump that doesn’t come to pass as first mooted.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 May 2025
  • On Tuesday, not so much, the Lakers showing their clear dominance in every area backed by a legendarily springtime loud home crowd that annually shakes, rattles and rolls.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Despite the commotion their accidental twinning caused online, Roach — who was filmed cooly reacting to seeing Sawai on the carpet — confirms that the vibes are all good not only between the two stars, but also between himself and Sawai's stylist.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.
    Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Technical safety oversight roles often require highly skilled professionals who have other employment prospects, and a sense of mission and stability plays a major role in drawing and keeping such talent, Connery argued.
    Davis Winkie, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • Being a stenographer requires strong time management.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • That’s how Phil Robertson, who found fame and fortune through his hunting-business empire and some controversy but also popularity for his outspoken religious and political beliefs, requested people respond to his death.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 May 2025
  • Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York wrote to the judge requesting the man be incarcerated before trial.
    Evan Mealins, USA Today, 25 May 2025

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“Clamor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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