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noun

Definition of clang

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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

Noun

Brunson, who scored 36 and otherwise was the co-author of the comeback, had a 3-pointer clang off the front of the rim, but Anunoby soared over everyone to guide the miss and tip it in. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026 The album’s official versions smooth out some of the buzzy sibilance of the bootlegs, but Hold Onto Me Infinity accommodates lots of tasteful clangs and wubs. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026

Verb

Payton went up for a putback dunk but his attempt clanged off the rim. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 Don’t let your knives clang around in storage. — Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clang

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang

Noun

The Valkyries had no answer in the first half, but a combination of tighter defense and possibly tired legs saw those effortless makes turn into clanks.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
But rather than the satisfying sound of arrow meeting deer, Kontras heard a loud, bothersome clank.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of clank

Verb

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— , FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The same group clashed with soldiers Friday in the municipality of Timbio, killing a sergeant, according to the army.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of clash

Noun

Her first hit item was a baby rattle shaped like a chicken drumstick that was sold wrapped in cellophane, much like a meat-counter purchase.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
The noise and defense rattle Boley into four sacks and his first interception as a Sun Devil.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of rattle

Verb

Twelve of the most powerful football owners, chairmen and CEOs clinked glasses and talked shop.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The event’s beer tent is large enough for 1,000 people, so grab your friends and plan to clink mugs with new ones, too.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clink

Noun

In the 1990s, Nigerian rings often trafficked drugs from Southeast Asia to Chicago via couriers, according to the Justice Department.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Deadline has established that several top producers have declined to throw their hat into the ring, with many citing concerns about the lack of rights and the production contract sucking creative energy away from other projects.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026