clanged

Definition of clangednext
past tense of clang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clanged
Verb
  • Health workers have also faced resistance from some communities, where Ebola burial protocols have clashed with local customs and led to attacks on treatment facilities.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
  • In a single incident in February 2025, more than 20 people were killed when rival groups clashed near the Ethiopian border.
    Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Ulloa stood up and clinked his glass to quiet the group.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • Our buckteeth clinked painfully.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The bells that dangled off her red tunic jingled.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Netflix and Amazon jingled all the way to some big audiences on Christmas Day, thanks to the NFL.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Clanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clanged. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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