as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
there's always a great din from the cafeteria during lunch
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as in to repeat
to say or state again
safety lessons dinned into us over and over
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Recent Examples of din
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Making sense of these nerve-wracking times, and everything filmmakers, artists, writers, creators create out of the din, amounts to more than a routine profession.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
As anyone who’s experienced the din of a busy airport, freeway or even Manhattan at rush hour can attest, noise linked to transportation can be overwhelming.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Over the din of crackling wires and grumbling engines, the president made his case for revitalizing the country’s roads, ports, airports and rail lines.
—David Alff, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The factory emitted a steady din and hum as work proceeded on vehicles below.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Making sense of these nerve-wracking times, and everything filmmakers, artists, writers, creators create out of the din, amounts to more than a routine profession.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
As anyone who’s experienced the din of a busy airport, freeway or even Manhattan at rush hour can attest, noise linked to transportation can be overwhelming.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Over the din of crackling wires and grumbling engines, the president made his case for revitalizing the country’s roads, ports, airports and rail lines.
—David Alff, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for din
Noun
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Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has reported that there is already noise about Pittsburgh pursuing a trade for Hill.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Los Angeles Rams are repeating a costly issue that occurred at the start of the 2024 season.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Weaving is done on a loom, and patterns like twill or houndstooth are made by weaving weft (horizontal) yarns over and under warp (vertical) yarns into specific repeating patterns.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nestor Lorenzo’s team lost form and went six games without a victory, but James' goal brought a roar and relief to the entire country.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The dull roar from the construction site cuts out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Two types of story dominated the chatter in the newsroom this week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Read the Room While everyone’s all for friendly chatter before the game or between plays, once the ball’s in the air, many folks will want to focus all attention on what’s happening on screen.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Din.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/din. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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