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noun

Definition of clanknext
as in rattle
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal the car is making a funny clank, and this can't be good

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verb

as in to clink

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Recent Examples of clank
Noun
As the sun sank, neighbors began banging spoons on metal pots from inside their homes, the subtle but unmistakable clank of government protests. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 To this day, the men clank swords, leap over one another, run on the tips of their soft boots, and turn on their knees. — Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Usually a team of elegant offense, Michigan instead clanked 13 triples off the rim and relied on its inside defensive ferocity to win a game nearly as aesthetically unpleasing as UConn’s 53-41 win over Butler in 2011. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026 Messi’s free kick clanked off the crossbar and Suarez put in the rebound, but it was ruled offside. — Michelle Kaufman april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clank
  1. rattle
  2. clink
  3. clang
  4. clack
  5. clash
  6. clatter
  7. ring
  8. chirp
Noun
  • Leadership disruptions can distract management, rattle employees, concern investors, and create reputational challenges for organizations.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The slightest details, or the smallest bits of structure, are what stick out—what can feel like an amorphous ooze of nothingness suddenly snaps into place thanks to a rhythmic rattle or jagged vocal sample.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
Definition of rattle
Verb
  • The smell of sterile floors, gowns, instruments on clinking metal trays.
    — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026
  • The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of clink
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
Definition of clang
Verb
  • Clicking and clacking, a tiny wooden marionette lifts an apple to his mouth ad infinitum.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • Babe, that clacking fan is long gone.
    — E.R. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026
Definition of clack
Noun
  • Messi missed one against Egypt in the round of 16 clash before scoring in the second half.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that Kelce’s promise clashes with the reality of Taylor’s security team, who have been protecting her for a while.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
Definition of clash
Verb
  • Days or weeks passed, but then the dog barked, the mail carrier tramped onto the porch, the mailbox clattered.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • All but one of these 22 songs could slot seamlessly into More Chaos’ clattering tracklist.
    — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Definition of clatter
Noun
  • Gunther had very little time to celebrate before Cody Rhodes hit the ring and attacked him.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • For jewelry, a delicate gold watch, earrings, plus her Jessica McCormack engagement ring and wedding band.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of ring
Verb
  • Djokovic chirped back at the crowd during the match, and in his on-court interview afterwards, was asked about the atmosphere.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Think your back yard can get buggy in the summer—with mosquitoes, flies, moths, wasps, bees, lightning bugs, crickets, and more swarming, buzzing, and chirping everywhere?
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 June 2026
Definition of chirp

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