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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Recent Examples of clank
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Haliburton’s shot clanked off of the back of the rim and into the air, only to go through the net.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024
The blustery winds muffled the clank of wheels and thud of hooves.
—Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The shot clanked off the back of the rim, hung in the air, then fell through the net, leaving a sellout Garden crowd in stunned silence.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Haliburton’s shot clanked off of the back of the rim and into the air, only to go through the net.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Verb
Armored green jeeps and tanks roar and clank along the fence’s perimeter, throwing up clouds of dust.
—Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024
The blustery winds muffled the clank of wheels and thud of hooves.
—Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clank
Noun
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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
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
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Topgolf is installing regulation-size field goal posts at 50 U.S. locations to invite players to chase the satisfying clang of nailing a goal post with a football.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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To add to the chatter and clang of boots, the next cluster approach from the other way.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Verb
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But the fairytale sensation was disrupted by the rattle of my oversized carry-on clacking against the paving stones.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
17 July 2025
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Aidan breaks some irreplaceable antique glass, and a neighbor complains about Carrie’s Manolos clacking on the parquet floor.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
Noun
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However, those same clashes can be transformed into deeper connections with a little effort and understanding.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Their stylistic clash delivered a thrilling 2024-25 regular-season showdown, with the Cavaliers edging out a 129-122 home victory.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fate seemed to provide the USMNT with a leveler in the 31st minute, as Juan Pablo Vargas clattered Malik Tillman to the ground by taking out his left leg.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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But Hart, somehow, made up the ground, punching the ball just wide of the post at full-stretch before clattering into the net.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Netflix will also be hosting a Sept. 13 bout between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford, two of the best pound-for-pound boxers to ever step foot in a ring.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Gooding, the nurse, first bought her ring to help track her menstrual cycle.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sanders then chirped a bit, spun the ball and Jackson picked the ball up and threw it back at Sanders. 5 other plays that caught the Panthers’ attention Here are five other plays that caught the attention of the team on Wednesday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The defense has plenty of guys that can chirp, but none like Roach.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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“Clank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clank. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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