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 January the council passed an ordinance that reduces the maximum noise level permitted downtown and elsewhere from 90 decibels to 80 as more establishments feature live music and bigger crowds close to apartment buildings.
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 23 July 2025
The best fans have decibel counts as low as the 20s-30s on max power, while the worst are as loud as the 50s.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Over the years, lawmakers in the city have made various attempts to set a specific decibel sound limit.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 16 July 2025
The motor runs at just 43 decibels, so it can be used while the baby is sleeping without waking them.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 23 July 2025
The best fans have decibel counts as low as the 20s-30s on max power, while the worst are as loud as the 50s.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Over the years, lawmakers in the city have made various attempts to set a specific decibel sound limit.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 16 July 2025
The motor runs at just 43 decibels, so it can be used while the baby is sleeping without waking them.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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The lack of an internal-combustion engine means that any EV manufacturer needs to solve for additional NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), so RBW went down the rabbit hole chasing creaks and rattles.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The only thing that cuts through the noise are stories.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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When the full-time whistle blew, there was a huge roar and fist pump from Tottenham’s Kevin Danso.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Williams roasted rising corner DJ James on the touchdown, which drew a roar from the crowd.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
30 July 2025
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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