as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the clatter of a crowded cafeteria
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Recent Examples of clatter
Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Footwork clatter and thudding 808s exude yearning emotion on the young producer-songwriter’s patchworked new track.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Now the cows are waiting expectantly outside the milking parlor, where Archie is clattering about to set up the milking machine.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Just the check, the soft clatter of plates and that lingering smell of basil and coconut that follows you out the door.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Footwork clatter and thudding 808s exude yearning emotion on the young producer-songwriter’s patchworked new track.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Premier League side had opened the scoring with a Viktor Gyokeres spot kick on 44 minutes, awarded when David Hancko clattered into the back of him.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Now the cows are waiting expectantly outside the milking parlor, where Archie is clattering about to set up the milking machine.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clatter
Noun
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Winnetka’s Village Council put an end to the latest commotion over its lakefront by opposing a project that would build chain-link fencing for dogs on Centennial Beach.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Those seated in the gunner or engineer positions will also be treated to additional clips of Grogu via their adjacent flight panels, the young alien here portrayed as something of a playful pet of a child who is exaggeratedly chill during the commotion.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Surveillance video captured the moments before the crash that has rattled many people in Passyunk Square.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The crackdown on more than 20 nursing schools in South Florida rattled the healthcare industry both here and across the country as agents with the FBI and Health and Human Services alerted state licensing boards about the nurses who illicitly obtained their credentials.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Shine was found by patrol officers who responded to a disturbance at a home on Papaya Farms Road in Pāhoa on Monday, according to police.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Officers determined that the dog belonged to the man and woman involved in the original disturbance and arrested the woman on charges of felony domestic violence and felony assault with a deadly weapon.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In general, bears show agitation by swaying their heads, huffing, and clacking their teeth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The shuffling, click-clacking rhythms, twangy basslines, and pearly synths of my parents’ home country have only sounded better with time.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Reviewers say assembly is also quick and easy—a major plus for those who value style without the fuss.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 June 2026
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Once people knew what the fuss was about, however, the crowds swiftly dried up, and most reviews were mixed.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Even at the neighboring sports bar, the Douglas, her food has caused a stir, enticing people between innings to visit Leo Market.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Agnes and Sherman Open for just a little over a year on buzzy 19th street in the Heights, Agnes and Sherman has quickly caused a stir on the Houston food scene.—
Melissa Liebling-goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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And don’t be in too much of a hurry, the first examples will be delivered from 2028.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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The first step was to add some weight to that 6-6 frame, and do so in a hurry.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The noise, which sounded like a tree falling to the ground or a large round of thunder, became the talk of the day on a rainy, cold Saturday in late May.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Several hours later, troopers, including some on horseback, deployed heavy riot control tactics, including noise bombs, tear gas grenades, pepper spray and riot shields in an attempt to disperse the mob.—
Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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“Clatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clatter. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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