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
Her daughter’s doctor (Bronstein) is openly antagonistic and makes noises about a change in care, whatever that means.
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The Labour government has made the right kinds of noises.
—Anand Menon, Time, 18 Oct. 2025
Along with these two normal sounds, doctors also listen for unusual noises – such as murmurs, extra beats or clicks – that can point to problems with how blood is flowing or whether the heart valves are working properly.
—Joshua Hutcheson, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
During spooky season, the Legends and Lore Tour delves into those ghostly sightings and unexplained noises at the site.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
But Ferrari has waxed eloquent about how the Elettrica won't simply mimic engine noises but produce a 'direct and authentic expression of its components,' by amplifying the vibrations picked up by an accelerometer installed on the inverter casting in the motor assembly.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
The expectant mother then uploaded a quick video of Titan making a silly face and funny noises at the camera.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
After hearing noises, the couple barrelled up into the living room, naked, with Rhys brandishing a poker from the fireplace.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
In Good Boy, Indy investigates strange noises and ghostly apparitions in the remote country house.
—Laura Martin, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The Labour government has made the right kinds of noises.
—Anand Menon, Time, 18 Oct. 2025
Along with these two normal sounds, doctors also listen for unusual noises – such as murmurs, extra beats or clicks – that can point to problems with how blood is flowing or whether the heart valves are working properly.
—Joshua Hutcheson, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
During spooky season, the Legends and Lore Tour delves into those ghostly sightings and unexplained noises at the site.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
But Ferrari has waxed eloquent about how the Elettrica won't simply mimic engine noises but produce a 'direct and authentic expression of its components,' by amplifying the vibrations picked up by an accelerometer installed on the inverter casting in the motor assembly.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
The expectant mother then uploaded a quick video of Titan making a silly face and funny noises at the camera.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
After hearing noises, the couple barrelled up into the living room, naked, with Rhys brandishing a poker from the fireplace.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
In Good Boy, Indy investigates strange noises and ghostly apparitions in the remote country house.
—Laura Martin, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noises
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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 20 Oct. 2025.
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