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
Cook’s November election opponent, Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas, suggests statewide decibel limits and noise mitigation requirements, more county authority over data centers and water impact studies for projects exceeding a certain megawatt threshold.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Cabin noise during a typical flight can exceed 85 decibels, roughly equivalent to a lawnmower’s loudness.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
The average snore hovers around 60 decibels — about the level of normal speech — but can exceed 80.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
According to a comparison chart by Yale, 75 decibels is roughly equivalent to the sound of a vacuum cleaner.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Cabin noise during a typical flight can exceed 85 decibels, roughly equivalent to a lawnmower’s loudness.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
The average snore hovers around 60 decibels — about the level of normal speech — but can exceed 80.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
According to a comparison chart by Yale, 75 decibels is roughly equivalent to the sound of a vacuum cleaner.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management warned residents that demolition may produce loud noises and advised them to close their windows.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park fought the noise of campus hoopla to present Duke Ellington's sacred music at Knowles Chapel.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On Saturday night, a great roar of affirmation, actually several great roars, answered that question.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The wind suddenly picked up with a roar.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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