as in clangs
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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Noun
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the moon clashes with Venus, you’ve been left out of the group chat’s plans.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The issue has become increasingly important following a surge in sectarian clashes in recent months that left hundreds of civilians from Syria’s Alawite and Druze communities dead, many reportedly at the hands of fighters aligned with pro-government forces.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the user clicks that link, the browser mistakes the malicious prompt for an instruction from the user—and begins carrying it out.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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Like last time, not everything entirely clicks.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This wooden jewelry box features five compartments to organize rings, earrings, pins, and brooches, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Watches & Wearables Prime Big Deal Days bring major discounts on top wearable tech from watches to smart rings.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Clanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clanks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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