1
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
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.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump has often expressed verbal frustration with Putin, accusing him of making positive diplomatic noises before bombing Ukrainian civilians again, but until now had avoided taking direct action.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Dogs can hear sounds that are both much higher in pitch (up to 65,000 Hertz) and much quieter (as low as -15 decibels) than humans can, giving them extraordinary sensitivity to noises completely beyond our range.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Decorations, balloons, and sudden noises may mimic Halloween-style frights.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In room 711, guests claim to hear noises like phones ringing, lights flickering and feet stomping on the roof.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
The haunted house will feature black lights, strobe lights, loud noises and more special effects to create the frights.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Her daughter’s doctor (Bronstein) is openly antagonistic and makes noises about a change in care, whatever that means.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The Labour government has made the right kinds of noises.
—Anand Menon, Time, 18 Oct. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump has often expressed verbal frustration with Putin, accusing him of making positive diplomatic noises before bombing Ukrainian civilians again, but until now had avoided taking direct action.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Dogs can hear sounds that are both much higher in pitch (up to 65,000 Hertz) and much quieter (as low as -15 decibels) than humans can, giving them extraordinary sensitivity to noises completely beyond our range.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Decorations, balloons, and sudden noises may mimic Halloween-style frights.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In room 711, guests claim to hear noises like phones ringing, lights flickering and feet stomping on the roof.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
The haunted house will feature black lights, strobe lights, loud noises and more special effects to create the frights.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Her daughter’s doctor (Bronstein) is openly antagonistic and makes noises about a change in care, whatever that means.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The Labour government has made the right kinds of noises.
—Anand Menon, Time, 18 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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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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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 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
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“Noises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noises. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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