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noise

noun

ˈnȯiz How to pronounce noise (audio)
Definition of noisenext
1
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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2
as in howl
a violent shouting keep the noise down, you kids!

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3
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 If Michigan had lost, the noise around the program would have been deafening leading up to the Oklahoma game. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The secret heart of the story is this man’s attempt to endure these contradictions or the inner noise of such a life. — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026 Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 represent the pinnacle of compact, in-ear active noise cancellation. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026 Plenty of Fort Worth-area teams made some noise Friday night. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
  1. roar
  2. howl
  3. rumor
  4. rattle
  5. chatter
  6. commotion
Noun
  • Facing Auburn, the Bears lost 17-16, and a communal roar could be heard outside The Swamp because, in fact, a Saturday of Week 1 magnitude can frequently dabble in schadenfreude.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The hardest hit of the season-opener, which brought a roar of approval from the stands, came with 12 minutes to play — on a first-and-10 call from the KU 36.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of roar
Noun
  • The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their chorus of howls and yowls was all that kept them connected to the hunters who lagged far behind.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of howl
Noun
  • The brothers also may have wanted to dodge questions regarding rumors about a new tour, with the band posting cryptic teasers on social media the past several days.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Ratajkowski and Gavras first sparked romance rumors in November 2025, when they were spotted out together in New York City, and were photographed with his arm around her and kissing multiple times.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • The noise and defense rattle Boley into four sacks and his first interception as a Sun Devil.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Servants called flappers are required to shake rattles in their ears to keep them from falling or bumping into things.
    — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of rattle
Noun
  • Industry chatter about the potential sale quieted after Vulcan’s recent booster woes.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That sparked chatter about potential interest from another Dominican team (such as Licey, given a connection with his uncle, Erick Aybar) and/or from teams in Venezuela, with several reportedly inquiring.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • All of that pregame commotion set the stage for what came next.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Canadian singer caused a commotion with her ensemble, showing off a head-to-toe Alaïa ensemble from the upcoming Archetypes spring 2027 collection.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of commotion

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