as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the clatter of a crowded cafeteria
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Recent Examples of clatter
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Bowling balls rumbled down lanes, followed by the clatter of pins.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Late in the first half, Giuliano Simeone seemed to draw a penalty as Sounders homegrown left back Reed Baker-Whiting clattered into his side and pulled him to ground.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Likewise, diesel clatter is present under acceleration and the automatic gearbox, while smooth, hesitated before dropping cogs.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Bowling balls rumbled down lanes, followed by the clatter of pins.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Verb
There are at least a dozen tables in the gymnasium, and walking in to the sound of all those clattering tiles is like being inside a machine of obscure but pleasing purpose.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Late in the first half, Giuliano Simeone seemed to draw a penalty as Sounders homegrown left back Reed Baker-Whiting clattered into his side and pulled him to ground.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clatter
Noun
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Thelma stopped reading at the sound of a commotion: loud thuds and shoes slapping on the floor.—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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In an episode full of all kinds of commotion, the most consequential plotline is Miranda’s son Brady getting a two-time hookup pregnant.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cary Whittingham rattled it off, the memory of a linebacker who came to Utah’s Timpview High first as a physically underdeveloped underdog to his brother Gabe.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Aug. 2025
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Nevertheless, markets were rattled briefly by a tech selloff amid fears of a bubble in artificial intelligence mid-month.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After the match, Medvedev defended his stance, arguing that the photographer’s disturbance was not long enough to warrant another first serve.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While atmospheric conditions there are becoming unfavorable for this disturbance to develop, the National Hurricane Center is currently forecasting a 30% chance of development over the next seven days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Did Carnival ban clacking fans and the ‘Wobble’ line dance?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Bringing back Huntley over him would cause a massive stir within the Cleveland fan base.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Selena Gomez's fiancé caused a stir online after indulging in fresh produce to the tune of $200 per box.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An excellent lawn alternative for dry shade, Pennsylvania or oak sedge provides the look and feel of grass without the fuss.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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The recycled-nylon fabric feels silky and soft, and there’s no stiff elastic band to wrestle with—the underwear slides right on, no fuss.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The 25-year-old played a team-high 1,078 offensive snaps, allowing just three sacks, along with 35 pressures and 32 hurries, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Strange New Worlds… but that changed in a hurry this week.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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My focus was straight ahead on the asphalt rushing under us, of course, and the engine noise and roar of the wind precluded chit-chat anyway.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The offense finding its best self feels essential if this team is going to make any noise in October.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Clatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clatter. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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