as in noises
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
I'd go nuts if I had to endure the rattle of that bottling plant every day
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as in chats
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 rambles
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 embarrasses
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 rattles
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
If your current carry-on rattles, tips, or barely survives a weekend away, consider this your sign.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The lack of an internal-combustion engine means that any EV manufacturer needs to solve for additional NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), so RBW went down the rabbit hole chasing creaks and rattles.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
No weird rattles or vibrations.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Diesel prices surged to an average of $5 per gallon in metro Atlanta on Wednesday as the ongoing war in the Middle East rattles the global market, the AJC’s Amy Wenk reports.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Arteta is making a strong show of maintaining his composure while the noise outside rattles the windows.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The device, which clamps onto the line just above the hook and pairs zinc and graphite in seawater, creates a small electric field about the size of a beachball around the hook, and rattles approaching sharks.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
This ghost rattles industrial hoses and temporarily melds with an air purifier.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … SOUND OF MADNESS – Mystery hum rattles American city as residents report sleepless nights and rising fear.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In the videos, which are still streaming on the servers of the New York Times, the incessant Israeli bombing rattles the viewer’s nerves through the immediacy of our screens.
—Max Weiss, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
His return rattles a household that has learned how to function without him, especially his wife Astoria, played with quiet resolve by Simone Missick.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
If your current carry-on rattles, tips, or barely survives a weekend away, consider this your sign.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The lack of an internal-combustion engine means that any EV manufacturer needs to solve for additional NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), so RBW went down the rabbit hole chasing creaks and rattles.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
No weird rattles or vibrations.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
But as Blue Owl’s stumble rattles the industry, its standing in Washington is also getting shakier.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Diesel prices surged to an average of $5 per gallon in metro Atlanta on Wednesday as the ongoing war in the Middle East rattles the global market, the AJC’s Amy Wenk reports.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Arteta is making a strong show of maintaining his composure while the noise outside rattles the windows.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The device, which clamps onto the line just above the hook and pairs zinc and graphite in seawater, creates a small electric field about the size of a beachball around the hook, and rattles approaching sharks.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
This ghost rattles industrial hoses and temporarily melds with an air purifier.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … SOUND OF MADNESS – Mystery hum rattles American city as residents report sleepless nights and rising fear.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In the videos, which are still streaming on the servers of the New York Times, the incessant Israeli bombing rattles the viewer’s nerves through the immediacy of our screens.
—Max Weiss, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
His return rattles a household that has learned how to function without him, especially his wife Astoria, played with quiet resolve by Simone Missick.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattles
Noun
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Cosmofonia explores the inaudible sounds and voices, including infrasonic vibrations, seismic noises, codes between different species, and acoustic traces of ecological collapse and survival.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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And while humans can often discern animal distress calls or differentiate dog barks, many animal noises may seem inconsequential to the untrained human ear.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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Then, a mannequin clatters to the floor from the ceiling and breaks apart.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2025
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Deacon clatters off in his truck, leaving me to contemplate my new home.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jarrett frequently appears in her videos, including sit-down Q&A chats the couple films together.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The residence rambles over more than 14,500 square feet with 13 bedrooms and nine and a half baths.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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Their team might need the firmer assessment that challenges pride and even embarrasses, then the next year's group might need a lighter touch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Maia and her boyfriend Dylan (Josh Hustcherson) are on the outs after Maia completely embarrasses herself at Dylan’s game night with his co-workers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Dec. 2025
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Could Jacob Bridgeman hear the roars for Rory McIlroy’s 30-foot make and still finish?—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The roars were back at the Riv on Thursday … and so was the rain.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Figure out how the finance team operates, how the field team talks, how the executives want information delivered.—
Dennis Kozak,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The trio talks a lot about prep school hockey, which is beginning to change amid broader changes at the college hockey level.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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The story begins with a scene that taps into every parent’s worst fear, when a five-year-old child wanders off from a family birthday party.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Rattles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattles. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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