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Recent Examples of decibel Some estimates show a typical rock show ranges from 108 to 114 decibels. Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 Open kitchens, high ceilings and cement floors wreaked havoc on decibel levels. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025 Officers don’t tend to pack a decibel reader to see if a vehicle meets standards. Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025 The maximum sound levels associated with the data center cannot exceed 55 decibels, according to the ordinance. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decibel
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Noun
  • Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has reported that there is already noise about Pittsburgh pursuing a trade for Hill.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Case managers had a hard time being heard over the roar of traffic, officials said.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Sports fans will love how the AI Sports Mode sharpens every detail of the game while boosting the roar of the crowd for a true arena vibe.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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