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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
The Giants also missed a field goal, committed back-to-back false start penalties and seemed to have trouble handling the crowd noise from visiting 49ers fans.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
That's why offering a postgame explanation that appears to shift blame — even partially — to crowd noise is receiving extra scrutiny.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The clean and straightforward interface helps reduce digital noise and keeps users focused.
—Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
And while the other stuff — the hallucinations, strange noises, the eerie soundscape — might frighten from time to time, Alma is what’s truly scary, forcing players to perpetually keep their flashlight on and doublechecking every corner.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
That's why offering a postgame explanation that appears to shift blame — even partially — to crowd noise is receiving extra scrutiny.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The clean and straightforward interface helps reduce digital noise and keeps users focused.
—Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
And while the other stuff — the hallucinations, strange noises, the eerie soundscape — might frighten from time to time, Alma is what’s truly scary, forcing players to perpetually keep their flashlight on and doublechecking every corner.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
Noun
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The 17-year-old’s entrance drew the loudest roar, a fleeting spark of hope from a crowd otherwise watching a season fade.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Then a deep, unmistakable roar of a lion rolled across the flatness.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The long recess has drawn howls of protest from Democratic leaders, who have returned to Washington to demand negotiations that might lead to a bipartisan spending bill that could reopen the government.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is a rumor that GameDay guest picker, ex-Tech QB Patrick Mahomes, will bring a friend with him to the game.—
Mac Engel
November 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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There were rumors that running back Jerome Ford, who has fallen down their depth chart, could be moved, and the Los Angeles Chargers were one team that was thought to be an appropriate destination for him.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This siren’s song arises from the murmur of doves on an Arizona stock tank and the rattle of Indiana cornstalks.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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There was a distinct set of tales dealing with demons who collected idle chatter in churches, and, over time, these stories were folded into the expanding legend of Tutivillus.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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This year, all eyes are on just three contests nationwide—and most of the chatter has centered on Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric mayoral run across the Hudson as a democratic socialist.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But these aren’t the only cups causing a commotion.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Actual Vancouverites barely stood by to watch the commotion.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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