clattered

Definition of clatterednext
past tense of clatter
as in rattled
to make a series of short sharp noises horses' hooves clattering on the pavement

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Recent Examples of clattered Andy clattered up the hill through the brush and pulled to a halt. Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025 As Mathias Jensen’s 95th-minute strike clattered into the net, at once extinguishing Manchester United’s stuttering attempt to come back from two early goals down at Brentford on Saturday lunchtime, a lot of attention turned to the away dugout. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 Mountains rose, the sun throwing soft light upon the carriage as the train clattered through one tunnel after another, beside ice-blue waterfalls frozen in their midst. The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025 But the top lot might be the notorious bell wall, which clattered incessantly to alert the servants to the desires and whims of their employers. Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clattered
rattled
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  • But his threat came as widespread protests—fueled by a devaluing currency and rapid inflation—have rattled the country in the past week, leading to violent clashes involving security forces.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
  • But a turnover from San Diego State leading scorer BJ Davis (22) gave Boise State senior guard Dylan Andrews the chance to win the game at the buzzer; however, his midrange jumper over a defender rattled inside the rim and back out as the buzzer sounded.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026

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“Clattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clattered. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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