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as in clattered
to make a series of short sharp noises
the children tromped through the kitchen, making the plates on the shelf rattle
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as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
busily rattling away about our vacation plans, we didn't listen to the announcements and missed our flight
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as in rambled
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
she rattled on and on about all her European shopping trips, but I wasn't really listening
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as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
don't let a little mistake rattle you while you're playing during the piano recital
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Recent Examples of rattled
Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Most importantly, Darnold didn’t make a mistake all night, while Maye seemed rattled and lost a fumble and threw a late interception.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
As a result, Nvidia’s results next week could soothe some rattled nerves around tech, given that where the AI chipmaker goes, the stock market seems to go as well.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
His praise came several months after some of the president's loudest supporters called Barrett squishy, a rattled law professor and a DEI hire for siding against the administration on one of the president’s many emergency appeals.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images Markets across the Gulf region have diverged sharply since the Middle East conflict began, as investors traverse big swings in energy prices and markets remain rattled by geopolitical turmoil.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
What else is going on Californians with deep ties to Jalisco are rattled by cartel violence and fears of a bloody power struggle.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Don’t worry, Benge wasn’t rattled.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
New York — The war in Iran and the spike in energy prices have rattled global markets, impacting not just stocks but also safe havens like bonds, gold and currencies.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
On the pitch, the slim margins of professional soccer have rattled the team in most of its matches.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
At the first half buzzer, Ethan Burg rattled in another 3-pointer for Tennessee.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
As the price of Brent crude climbed and attacks rattled markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration may lift restrictions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels.
—Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Movius asked the rattled crowd afterward.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Most importantly, Darnold didn’t make a mistake all night, while Maye seemed rattled and lost a fumble and threw a late interception.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
As a result, Nvidia’s results next week could soothe some rattled nerves around tech, given that where the AI chipmaker goes, the stock market seems to go as well.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
His praise came several months after some of the president's loudest supporters called Barrett squishy, a rattled law professor and a DEI hire for siding against the administration on one of the president’s many emergency appeals.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Midway through the second half, Ijadimbola took a feed from Shay Jackson and rattled the rim with a thunderous dunk.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images Markets across the Gulf region have diverged sharply since the Middle East conflict began, as investors traverse big swings in energy prices and markets remain rattled by geopolitical turmoil.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
What else is going on Californians with deep ties to Jalisco are rattled by cartel violence and fears of a bloody power struggle.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Don’t worry, Benge wasn’t rattled.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
New York — The war in Iran and the spike in energy prices have rattled global markets, impacting not just stocks but also safe havens like bonds, gold and currencies.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
On the pitch, the slim margins of professional soccer have rattled the team in most of its matches.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
At the first half buzzer, Ethan Burg rattled in another 3-pointer for Tennessee.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
As the price of Brent crude climbed and attacks rattled markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration may lift restrictions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels.
—Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattled
Adjective
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Virginia made one last push, cutting TCU’s lead to 65-55, but the Horned Frogs quickly delivered the knockout blow as Miles knocked down a 3 and Suarez hit sophomore center Clara Silva for a layup to end Virginia’s hopes of another upset.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the video of the altercation, which was broken into clips and cross-posted across social media platforms, Peters and the woman are hanging out when Lentz arrives, upset.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Zinc roofs clattered lightly against each other in the wind, the only sound in the village.—
Pelumi Salako,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The yelps and chatter of a nursery school recess clattered down from a small hill overlooking the scene.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Campbell shook hands and chatted it up with scores of familiar faces during the workout at Sac State, including Hornets athletic director Mark Orr.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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As gentle electronica played over a crackly speaker, the women laughed and chatted, eventually doing as asked.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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During the State of the Union, the top federal employee bullied, bragged and rambled for 107 minutes.—
Milly Dawson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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One day in July, Mitchell rambled about his mother’s house when Smart blurted out that Wright lived in the same neighborhood.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tonight’s ceremony had none of the major dramatic mishaps that have both embarrassed the Academy Awards’ organizers and affirmed the event’s status as must-see live TV.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Americans were left to root for the same team that embarrassed them, and that team delivered.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For the first time in a minute, PTA doesn’t look too bothered to be explaining himself about this movie, perhaps because he’s finally got the hardware to back up a worthy film that dares to upset or even confound its audience.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Winnipeg Jets, 25-26-10 Feb. 6: 28 Sean: 25 Dom: 25 The perfect deadline: Addition by subtraction Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn are the exact sort of player archetypes that get traditional contending GMs overly hot and bothered.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neighbors have talked to neighbors.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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It shouldn’t be judged through a lens of how Democrats talked in 2016.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After attention from delighted passengers grew, the possum eventually left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal, apparently ready to explore new horizons.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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After attention grew, the possum left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Rattled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattled. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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