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
But out of all the various noises that humans release upon seeing a whale, wow is by far my favorite.
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Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
But all the soundbites — the quick, random noises that seem to irritate fans the most — don’t always get noticed by players.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Austin, whose stomach is already making weird noises, tries to get himself to the bathroom, but the security men won’t let him.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The noises are already positive.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
The lack of identification hasn’t slowed down the clip’s spread online, where the contrast between strict aviation protocol and grown adults making cat and dog noises on an emergency radio frequency has resonated with just about everyone who’s heard it.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Warning signs of failure include strange noises or vibrations, constant running, rust, and odors.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
But her vitals are strong and there’s startling force in her unpredictable convulsions and bone-chilling noises.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
In it, a local TV meteorologist played by Emily Blunt goes mute mid-broadcast and comes out instead with a series of unintelligible noises that rivet viewers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
But all the soundbites — the quick, random noises that seem to irritate fans the most — don’t always get noticed by players.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Austin, whose stomach is already making weird noises, tries to get himself to the bathroom, but the security men won’t let him.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The noises are already positive.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
The lack of identification hasn’t slowed down the clip’s spread online, where the contrast between strict aviation protocol and grown adults making cat and dog noises on an emergency radio frequency has resonated with just about everyone who’s heard it.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Warning signs of failure include strange noises or vibrations, constant running, rust, and odors.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
But her vitals are strong and there’s startling force in her unpredictable convulsions and bone-chilling noises.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
In it, a local TV meteorologist played by Emily Blunt goes mute mid-broadcast and comes out instead with a series of unintelligible noises that rivet viewers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noises
Noun
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The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.—
Don Sweeney
April 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There were no roars of restaurant chatter and excitement from happy guests.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Most of the time, the creature is invisible, only given away by roars or its footprints in the soil of this extra-terrestrial world.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sustained support from the strings gives way to watery ripples and busy chatters, with piquant harmonic implications.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since then, there have been chatters about a revival of GQ China, with some claiming that Jonathan Newhouse personally intervened to improve the relationship between Condé Nast and the Chinese authorities, hoping for a new permit.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The immigration activity sparked outcries from local and state leaders, who called on the Legislature to take up bills that would bar ICE from taking action at schools, places of worship and other similar locations.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The charges against Comey followed a series of events that have fueled outcries that Trump is improperly politicizing the Justice Department.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Noises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noises. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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