CLATTERS Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

clatters 1 of 2

noun

plural of clatter

as in commotions

a state of noisy, confused activity the clatter of a crowded cafeteria

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clatter

as in rattles

to make a series of short sharp noises horses' hooves clattering on the pavement

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Then, a mannequin clatters to the floor from the ceiling and breaks apart. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025 Deacon clatters off in his truck, leaving me to contemplate my new home. — Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026

Definition of commotions

Noun

However, existing machines have only hundreds to thousands of qubits, and environmental disturbances can introduce errors during computation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Sleep disturbances and difficulty concentrating can also affect emotional well-being, and for some women, these symptoms can interfere with everyday activities and quality of life.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

Before the recent barn owl sightings, Williams and her husband heard periodic screeching noises outside going back to early September.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Screeching was heard by residents Before the recent barn owl sightings, Williams and her husband heard periodic screeching noises outside going back to early September.

— Joseph B. Frederick, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

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