clanks 1 of 2

plural of clank

clanks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clanks
Noun
  • Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Both sides cautiously pursue normalization after years of recurring clashes.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • As tensions boiled, clashes broke out and federal agents used pepper balls and tear gas, hitting journalists, a pastor and officers with the Chicago Police Department, according to reports and a lawsuit.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There’s a kind of understanding, a rhythm, and a trust that just clicks.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The company also rose in Amazon’s search results, which could help the seasonings attract more eyeballs and clicks to cart.
    Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Baby-faced, diminutive, and drowned by the baggy shirts on his back, Mora is a child running rings around the pros.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • On an evening which began with the celebration of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title victory – with players receiving their championship rings and a banner being raised to the rafters of Paycom Center – fans were treated to two exciting games.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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