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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
Though bears are usually just curious and not threatening, mimicking animal noises or making any sudden movement can trigger an attack.
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition to Rocky's vocalizations, Van der Ryn and Aadahl were also responsible for crafting hundreds of sounds and noises needed to fill out the soundscape.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Puppies, for instance, are still learning about their environment and may be more reactive to unfamiliar noises.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Also returning is the robotic dog known as Bailey Circuit, who does tricks and makes funny noises.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Bodnar said popping noises lasted for about 90 seconds.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ajmera said her neighbors worry the center could impact their water bills or introduce loud humming noises to the largely residential area.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Desensitize to loud or unusual noises—play recordings of transit sounds—such as subway announcements or car horns—while offering treats to create positive associations.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
These noises could have aided with communication, helping the animals sync up for the birthing effort.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition to Rocky's vocalizations, Van der Ryn and Aadahl were also responsible for crafting hundreds of sounds and noises needed to fill out the soundscape.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Puppies, for instance, are still learning about their environment and may be more reactive to unfamiliar noises.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Also returning is the robotic dog known as Bailey Circuit, who does tricks and makes funny noises.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Bodnar said popping noises lasted for about 90 seconds.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ajmera said her neighbors worry the center could impact their water bills or introduce loud humming noises to the largely residential area.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Desensitize to loud or unusual noises—play recordings of transit sounds—such as subway announcements or car horns—while offering treats to create positive associations.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
These noises could have aided with communication, helping the animals sync up for the birthing effort.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noises
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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
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 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
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Two of the biggest roars of the game came at halftime, incidentally.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
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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 13 Apr. 2026.
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