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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The relentless din of hovering military helicopters has yet to invade my dreams.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Though the stretch is no longer overflowing with sewage, there’s still a foul stench in the air and a constant din of construction work along the path where residents typically ride their bikes, take walks and launch their canoes.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
So many of them were untested by the heat and danger, the din and violence and fear, of the battlefield.
—Kostya Kennedy, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
From Lake Bluff to Libertyville, complaints have mounted from neighbors about the din from pickleball courts.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The relentless din of hovering military helicopters has yet to invade my dreams.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Though the stretch is no longer overflowing with sewage, there’s still a foul stench in the air and a constant din of construction work along the path where residents typically ride their bikes, take walks and launch their canoes.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
So many of them were untested by the heat and danger, the din and violence and fear, of the battlefield.
—Kostya Kennedy, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for din
Noun
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Real-world experiments will need to tackle significant challenges, especially distinguishing the signal from various sources of noise that can also affect photon frequencies.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the activity going on outside, noise was never an issue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Undefeated UConn starts their tournament quest to repeat as champions with a showdown against the University of Texas-San Antonio and should roll.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The atmosphere for this end to the holy month of Ramadan is characterized by joy, gratitude and communal celebration, and was repeated at gatherings across Orange County and beyond.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The hunch was right, as the Gophers relished the roar of their fans at The Barn all the way through Amaya Battle's epic game-winner.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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That didn’t stop the Chicago Blackhawks from giving Bears coach Ben Johnson a shoutout — one that was met with a deafening roar from the United Center.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rattlesnakes can be recognized by the distinct sound their rattles make.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The sound of children playing has given way to the rattle of helium balloons clinging to the memorial for 11-year-old QueenEr’Re Reed.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The chatter led General Mills to buy La Tiara’s assets in June for $10 million.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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Herson said he’s not focused on the chatter.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Din.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/din. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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