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clangor

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verb

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Recent Examples of clangor
Verb
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 Not the clangor of blades, nor a rousing drumbeat and song to keep our hearts aloft. Jess Grey, Wired, 16 Oct. 2021 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 In its place is a quiet that can allow us once again to think, communicate, solve problems and look ahead without having to first drown out the clangor. Brian Stelter, CNN, 25 Nov. 2020 The trio blasted through the scherzo, a quintessential Ivesian clangor that mashes together a whole sheaf of folk tunes and hymns. Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2019 Smith got to walk heroically through the throng gathered at Independence Hall, ring the Bell to trigger the great national clangor, and be interviewed for the many stories the government’s war propaganda office set up. Stephen Fried, Smithsonian, 29 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clangor
Noun
  • The final finished 14-14, but my abiding memory is the intoxicating swirl of noise and colour created by almost 93,000 fans, plus the sense of anticipation that accompanied the pre-match walk up Olympic Way.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • After hearing noises, the couple barrelled up into the living room, naked, with Rhys brandishing a poker from the fireplace.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Blame Mercury’s clash with Chiron!
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Previous attempts by activist flotillas to break the blockade have largely failed and sometimes sparked deadly clashes, including during the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla raid.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Grammys are not fan-voted, of course, but if they were tallied by the sound of a not-so-dull roar, Moroney might have a win in the bag.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Gausman released a roar from the dugout as Varland blew his fastball by Stanton.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The clang of a political gong is deafening.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Like the clang of bells, the sound bypassed my ears and punched the air from my lungs.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yes, it Lutz didn’t clank his own attempt this wouldn’t even be a topic of discussion.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Denver also made critical mistakes throughout, including kicker Wil Lutz clanking a 42-yard attempt off the right upright on the previous drive that would have extended the lead.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The snake has a tiny rattle that sounds like the faint buzz of an insect, the TWRA told The Tennessean.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sam Bennett tried to figure out which part of the Florida Panthers’ second Stanley Cup championship ring was his favorite.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
  • One detail found in various shoes was a metal ring that lent an edgy element to various silhouettes, from the aforementioned sandal to a heeled sandal, which embodied dainty minimalism with an asymmetrical strap.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Some online chatter has also attributed the smaller options to the rise of Wegovy, Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Rodger’s upcoming debut novel, which is due to publish in 2027, has been directing chatter in worldwide circles, leading to the auction.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Clangor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clangor. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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