as in clank
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the horseshoe hit the stake with a satisfying clang
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Recent Examples of clang
Tony Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
One plot point is underscored by clanging church bells that definitely don’t exist on this empty stretch of land.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
As church bells clang, worshippers fill the sanctuary of San Lorenzo.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
By the end of a night, a lot of those 3-point attempts end up short and clang off the front of the rim.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
One plot point is underscored by clanging church bells that definitely don’t exist on this empty stretch of land.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Verb
The constant clang of metal and the screech of drills suggest the sort of work underway at a warehouse-turned-workshop in this Ukrainian city about 300 kilometers (180 miles) east of Kyiv.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
As church bells clang, worshippers fill the sanctuary of San Lorenzo.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang
Noun
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Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns is leaning into a side-step two off the side of the backboard, and Cameron Payne’s buzzer-beating heave clanks off the shot clock.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Butler missed nine of his 13 shots, struggling in the hostile environment that cheered each clank.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In addition, competition between partners or clashing priorities can also undermine work productivity.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That unity began to unravel in late 2021, when Morales and Arce clashed over the party’s future and the 2025 presidential nomination.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Other stimulating features to look for include different textures for their senses, mirrors, rattles and brightly colored toys.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
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These rattles, found in a neighborhood dating back to the Early Bronze Age, were likely used to entertain children, much like toys today.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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In the old hall, the orchestra was constricted by a low-ceilinged box that sent reflections pinging around the musicians, assaulting them with their own clangor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
11 Oct. 2021
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The clangor of the factory bell on the mill’s roof sends a bird into flight, signaling the start of another 10- to 12-hour workday for all four women.—
Helen A. Cooper,
WSJ,
10 June 2022
Verb
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Glasses clinked; and at the center of it all was her very first ESSENCE cover, in October 2017.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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One night, after clinking glasses, the name for the restaurant became obvious.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In return for parking a sizeable amount of cash into an illiquid asset, many NFL minority owners get perks such as access to tickets and gameday parking, Super Bowl rings, travel perks and locker room access.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Cardi finished off the ring stack with a custom Spinelli Kilcollin piece and a $15,600 Tiffany & Co. diamond ring.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Though the latter can play third base, both are primarily generating interest, however much might be out there, for their ability to add some thump to a contending team's lineup.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Clang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clang. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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