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as in rattles
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible
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as in roars
a violent shouting
keep the noise down, you kids!
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Recent Examples of noises
In the waning minutes of the first quarter of Sunday’s Chiefs-Bills broadcast, CBS’ lead color analyst began making a series of noises that sounded like the Hamburglar going through a bad divorce.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
These noises typically indicate that the load needs to be redistributed, but can also be a sign of other problems.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 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
Such noises pulled at people’s curiosity harder than the world in front of their eyes.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
There are scary decorations, strange noises, costumes and lots of doorbell rings.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Rustling or squeaking noises Especially in the walls or ceiling.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
What’s more, The Stranger is still hanging around the house, potentially making the noises Sarah heard.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Pfister Hotel — Wisconsin Built in 1893, Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel has long been linked to flickering lights, strange noises and shadowy figures said to haunt its ornate halls.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
These noises typically indicate that the load needs to be redistributed, but can also be a sign of other problems.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 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
Such noises pulled at people’s curiosity harder than the world in front of their eyes.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
There are scary decorations, strange noises, costumes and lots of doorbell rings.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Rustling or squeaking noises Especially in the walls or ceiling.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
What’s more, The Stranger is still hanging around the house, potentially making the noises Sarah heard.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Pfister Hotel — Wisconsin Built in 1893, Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel has long been linked to flickering lights, strange noises and shadowy figures said to haunt its ornate halls.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noises
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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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The former Argentina national team midfielder hopes that the roars of the crowd can carry over to the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early impressions from frequent chatters decry the bot's more corporate, less effusively creative tone.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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United Methodist leadership with the bishop’s office preached to students, who welcomed the leaders with excited howls.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 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
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The vocal outcries of small groups of readers on social media were intensified by polarization and algorithm amplification.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Photos on social media showed dozens of bags of Happy Meals dumped outside a restaurant, as well as unclaimed food left sitting idly on self-pick-up tables, prompting public outcries of food wastage.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Noises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noises. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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