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as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
there's been a lot of noise that the stock is ready to skyrocket, but I'll believe it when I see it
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Recent Examples of noise
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The organ is the defining sound of early Rocketship, effectively becoming their distortion and noise machine.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
When not on horror sets and reading film scripts, Tung is also learning to carve out authentic moments amid the noise of sudden fame.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
These noises could have aided with communication, helping the animals sync up for the birthing effort.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The organ is the defining sound of early Rocketship, effectively becoming their distortion and noise machine.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
When not on horror sets and reading film scripts, Tung is also learning to carve out authentic moments amid the noise of sudden fame.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
These noises could have aided with communication, helping the animals sync up for the birthing effort.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
Noun
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Two of the biggest roars of the game came at halftime, incidentally.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Inside Son Doong, a subterranean river continues to carve the cave, producing a constant roar that echoes through its chambers.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In response to howls of protest, the commission has agreed to a 180-day moratorium on severing the ties with PBS.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s media-bashing, often a dull roar in the background, is an unusually loud howl right now.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Speculation and rumors ran rampant and the dissemination of official information was slow.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trezak also asked that parents remind their students to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information, particularly on social media.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The snake struck and shook its tail to protect itself, releasing its notorious rattle warning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Like all the best restaurants in Rome, Piatto Romano welcomes a steady stream of Italians for lunch and dinner, who fill the restaurant with chatter and laughter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The chatter around streaming bots grew noticeably louder in August 2025, when a prison phone call between Young Thug and an unidentified associate leaked online.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Despite the initial commotion, Julie’s case went cold.—
Annalise Peterson,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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During the commotion, Gamel Kheir, the mosque’s secretary, pleaded for calm.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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