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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
Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
The earthquake rattled at a depth of just 3 miles, with its epicenter about 1 mile southwest of Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Even before the war rattled markets, growing economic inequality and the high cost of living had already made affordability a political buzzword this year as Americans head to the polls for midterm elections.
—Alex Harring,itzel Franco, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Altman has clearly been rattled by the widespread outrage.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Many of the businesses in the industrial complex were back open Thursday, but some workers said they were still rattled by what happened and are praying for everyone who was hurt.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
England appeared rattled in the field both by Brook’s lapse and the atmosphere produced by a raucous home crowd, none more so than Jofra Archer, the unfortunate bowler who was denied Samson’s early wicket.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The dude — at least my experience doing those things with him — he doesn’t get rattled.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
In both cases the market was rattled by concerns that an AI bubble was on the verge of bursting.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 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
Already, the conflict has rattled global markets and left Iran's leadership weakened by hundreds of Israeli and American airstrikes.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
The earthquake rattled at a depth of just 3 miles, with its epicenter about 1 mile southwest of Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Even before the war rattled markets, growing economic inequality and the high cost of living had already made affordability a political buzzword this year as Americans head to the polls for midterm elections.
—Alex Harring,itzel Franco, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Altman has clearly been rattled by the widespread outrage.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Many of the businesses in the industrial complex were back open Thursday, but some workers said they were still rattled by what happened and are praying for everyone who was hurt.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
England appeared rattled in the field both by Brook’s lapse and the atmosphere produced by a raucous home crowd, none more so than Jofra Archer, the unfortunate bowler who was denied Samson’s early wicket.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The dude — at least my experience doing those things with him — he doesn’t get rattled.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
In both cases the market was rattled by concerns that an AI bubble was on the verge of bursting.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattled
Adjective
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The Frogs made enough big shots in the final minutes to prevent another upset.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, other kids of the same age range might be more upset by the violence and harsh realities of nature—especially the ruthless and brutal of hierarchy of nature during the dinosaur years.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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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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The Tonight Show host chatted with Stephen Colbert about their long-time friendship and memories over the years before Fallon performed a musical number in celebration of Colbert.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wearing matching leather coats, the two chatted constantly, pointing at parade formations and singing along with performers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 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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Would the girl with the bright smile have been embarrassed by her love Stitch as a teen?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The team embarrassed Canada, 5-0, in the preliminary round, and swept the North American neighbor in four straight Olympic tune-ups.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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More than 60 million travelers pass through its airport each year, yet, historically, few bothered venturing into town unless on their way to a board meeting.—
Diana Hubbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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If the analytics don’t get you hot and bothered, though, don’t worry, because there are plenty more storylines headed into Sunday’s game.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Top prospect Bryce Eldridge talked with his childhood idol.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee also talked to reporters about the issue on February 24, according to Bloomberg.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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At the Dallas Zoo’s first Dog Days event, hundreds of pups wandered the grounds with their owners.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Shah Alam had been out for a walk and was using a curtain rod as a walking stick when he got lost and wandered onto private property, his son Mohamad Faisal said.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Rattled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattled. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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