as in noise
usually decibels plural
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line
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Recent Examples of decibel
The lock gives you an extra physical barrier on inward‑swinging doors, and the wedge alarm screams a loud 120-decibel if anyone tries to push the door—loud enough to wake you or alert others nearby.
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Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Partying With The Club Kids The dinner was lively and fun but the decibel levels were mere whispers compared to the music DJ Bobby Beethoven was blasting out at the after party for Jordan Firstman’s feature sensation Club Kid.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2026
For context, a garbage disposal or blender clocks in at around 80 decibels.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The official answer is about 45 to 55 decibels.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Partying With The Club Kids The dinner was lively and fun but the decibel levels were mere whispers compared to the music DJ Bobby Beethoven was blasting out at the after party for Jordan Firstman’s feature sensation Club Kid.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2026
For context, a garbage disposal or blender clocks in at around 80 decibels.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The official answer is about 45 to 55 decibels.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for decibel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
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
Noun
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Fudd got a loud roar of applause upon being introduced and seemingly played with a spark, starting the game off aggressively in the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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As Tottenham’s Italian head coach turned towards the crowd and let out a roar of sheer jubilation, substitute goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario jumped on his back.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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