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
But the noises were loud: Their volume reached above 155 decibels, which is comparable to a shotgun.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
While some fans, like the Windmill, don't oscillate, many have adjustable tilt features to help target areas that could use a breeze.
Noise: Typically blowers that have decibels in the teens (around 18 dB) are your best bet for a whisper-quiet fan.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, inverter generators are much quieter and typically produce around 60 decibels of noise, which is about the same as a normal conversation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Hearing loss of 90 decibels or greater in the better ear or a word recognition score of 40% or less in the better ear using a standardized test is considered a disability under the Social Security Administration.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Apr. 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
While some fans, like the Windmill, don't oscillate, many have adjustable tilt features to help target areas that could use a breeze.
Noise: Typically blowers that have decibels in the teens (around 18 dB) are your best bet for a whisper-quiet fan.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, inverter generators are much quieter and typically produce around 60 decibels of noise, which is about the same as a normal conversation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Hearing loss of 90 decibels or greater in the better ear or a word recognition score of 40% or less in the better ear using a standardized test is considered a disability under the Social Security Administration.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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Adverse weather and a steady stream of tariff headlines likely early into the quarter created a bunch of noise that could’ve dampened customer purchases.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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Kil noted that one of the features of the town hall remodel project will deaden the noise from the passing trains, which at times can drown out speakers during town meetings.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The ensuing roar caused Bryson DeChambeau, standing on the 17th green, to reset his pre-shot routine.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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On the drivable par-4 14th, Scheffler caused a roar in the crowd with an excellent tee shot to set up a short eagle putt.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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