as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
the hall was abuzz with the usual preconvention jangle
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Recent Examples of jangle
Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The two walked into the diner, the door jangling closed behind them.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024
The Lemonheads are an apt comparison—there’s a lot of that grungy 90’s jangle in the Tossing Seed sound.
—Keegan Bradford, SPIN, 25 July 2024
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Noun
Dédé indulges in jangling percussion but avoids crude, exoticizing gestures.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The two walked into the diner, the door jangling closed behind them.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
These are recipes where modernity jangles with the delicious rhythms of the past.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024
The Lemonheads are an apt comparison—there’s a lot of that grungy 90’s jangle in the Tossing Seed sound.
—Keegan Bradford, SPIN, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jangle
Noun
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Some online chatter has also attributed the smaller options to the rise of Wegovy, Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rodger’s upcoming debut novel, which is due to publish in 2027, has been directing chatter in worldwide circles, leading to the auction.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As André Van Peteghem, Dumont cast Fabrice Luchini, whose dialectical extravagance and theatrical exuberance lend his character, a blithering sybaritic fop, the pathos of a physical infirmity matched by the physical comedy of the accident-prone.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2017
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ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up, and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Oct. 2025
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Both Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas shared a positive takeaway from their chats with management.—
Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rain was pattering on the windowpanes all night.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Momoa wore black pants and a black shirt with his hip-length cape featuring a red and yellow triangular pattered.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Ripa celebrated her 25 seasons on Live, tying with Oprah Winfrey as TV's longest-running female daytime talk host.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Her comments have sparked a media storm for the WNBA, drawing more attention to the league and Collier’s place in helping chart its future during the ongoing labor talks.—
Alex Andrejev,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Redshirt freshman quarterback Caden Pinnick of Del Oro High School roots last week against Weber State suffered a shoulder stinger from a hard hit, leading to brief tingling sensations.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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For those who may be using a magnesium product to manage leg cramps or uncomfortable tingling sensations, Troxel warned that these symptoms may be a sign of restless legs syndrome, a clinical sleep disorder commonly associated with iron deficiency.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Erinys doesn't prate about democracy or social betterment but simply guards oil pipelines.—
Bruce Sterling,
WIRED,
1 July 2004
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“Jangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jangle. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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