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
The Hearing Health Foundation warned that sounds that exceed 70 decibels can damage hearing without protection.
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Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Noises louder than 85 decibels are considered harmful to humans.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
There's additionally a high-decibel emergency alarm that emits audible and visual alerts.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
The new contract incorporates noise decibel limits established in a 2021 settlement agreement between Ultra and the Downtown Neighbors' Alliance.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Noises louder than 85 decibels are considered harmful to humans.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
There's additionally a high-decibel emergency alarm that emits audible and visual alerts.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
The new contract incorporates noise decibel limits established in a 2021 settlement agreement between Ultra and the Downtown Neighbors' Alliance.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decibel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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Surveying the space they’re tasked with protecting, the two men grouse about the incessant noise of FedEx workers packing up storefronts on rolling large cardboard boxes toward the exits.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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John Harbaugh looked up as the noise built to a crescendo on Saturday.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Clark and her teammates walked down the stairs and through the crowd to the court for player introductions with the loudest roar, naturally, reserved for Clark.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Resident colobus monkeys’ distinctly guttural roars serve as singular natural alarms at daybreak, when an inspired array of adventures await.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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