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
In experiments, the device achieved an on-off switching ratio above 19 decibels.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The decibel rose to another level when De Rosario gave Seattle a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
As such, the decibel levels can climb easily depending on who’s dining that night.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
These door stops come in a pack of two and hit 120 ear-piercing decibels when triggered.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The decibel rose to another level when De Rosario gave Seattle a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
As such, the decibel levels can climb easily depending on who’s dining that night.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
These door stops come in a pack of two and hit 120 ear-piercing decibels when triggered.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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There’s always been noise downtown Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard, and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Forget about trying to pick out the key sounds through the crowd noise.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From the roar of the crowd to the quiet focus of a camera shutter, former Philadelphia Eagles HOFer Malcolm Jenkins has gracefully transitioned from NFL star to passionate photographer.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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His voice was still raw from calling plays over the roar of Lincoln Financial Field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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