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
Fort Worth currently has a sound limit in place of 70 decibels during the day and 60 decibels at night.
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Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
Carrano, citing state law about noise, said industrial zone are allowed up to 70 decibels and if emanates into residential zone they are allowed up to 51 decibels in the evening.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
However, a notably high level of decibels can be heard while driving on the highway; the road roar is difficult to ignore.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 4 Jan. 2026
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Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
Carrano, citing state law about noise, said industrial zone are allowed up to 70 decibels and if emanates into residential zone they are allowed up to 51 decibels in the evening.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
However, a notably high level of decibels can be heard while driving on the highway; the road roar is difficult to ignore.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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The iX is the epitome of comfort and luxury, as consumers add low-zero road noise, excellent seat cushioning and plenty of legroom for travel to their list of needs in a vehicle.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Curious how to sift through the noise and discover a prized possession?—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seattle’s home crowd let out a menacing roar.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The dunk led to the loudest roar by the crowd inside Allen Fieldhouse all game.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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