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
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 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
Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The first is an earthquake that rattles the house into disarray.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Senate Republicans are preparing a new package to support Ukraine’s defense and polling that shows support for this move gives lawmakers political cover, as a decision over whether to provide Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles rattles Kremlin propagandists.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
So, there are different levels of types of activity, but some of the more common signs include, for example, a door that rattles and there's not a breeze or something causing it.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
But when a murder rattles a nearby town, Gregory must hop on the case, which reveals darker elements of his own mind too.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Later, on her way out, Benson runs into Kathryn Tynan, the new chief of detectives, who is effusive with compliments in a way that rattles Liv just a little.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
The Seattle crowd rattles the kids, the pass game is out of sync after, effectively, never practicing together this August, and Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon have Ricky Pearsall locked down.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Trump’s war on wind, solar rattles clean energy industry.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 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
Each new round of tariffs rattles markets and makes investors more nervous about what the White House might do next.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The first is an earthquake that rattles the house into disarray.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Senate Republicans are preparing a new package to support Ukraine’s defense and polling that shows support for this move gives lawmakers political cover, as a decision over whether to provide Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles rattles Kremlin propagandists.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
So, there are different levels of types of activity, but some of the more common signs include, for example, a door that rattles and there's not a breeze or something causing it.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
But when a murder rattles a nearby town, Gregory must hop on the case, which reveals darker elements of his own mind too.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Later, on her way out, Benson runs into Kathryn Tynan, the new chief of detectives, who is effusive with compliments in a way that rattles Liv just a little.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
The Seattle crowd rattles the kids, the pass game is out of sync after, effectively, never practicing together this August, and Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon have Ricky Pearsall locked down.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Trump’s war on wind, solar rattles clean energy industry.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattles
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In the waning minutes of the first quarter of Sunday’s Chiefs-Bills broadcast, CBS’ lead color analyst began making a series of noises that sounded like the Hamburglar going through a bad divorce.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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These noises typically indicate that the load needs to be redistributed, but can also be a sign of other problems.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Gathered around the couch, in a spacious living room soundtracked by hushed jazz piano, her little sister disassociates with headphones while her pops casually chats to her stepmother; observing from a wheelchair is her 94-year-old great-grandmother.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Oct. 2025
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Brie Larson chats about her new cookbook with Courtney McBroom Party People at Better Homes & Garden's Red Plaid Café in New York City.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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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
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Tommy is ready to go to war, but Mireya talks her way free before Tommy arrives.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Anders wanders Oslo like a spectre.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Now free, Alma’s emaciated, adult form wanders the world, unending rage bent on revenge.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Longhorns’ roster build confuses me.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At her spring show, Marie-Adam Leenaerdt brought back the style, but her shiny spandex stocking version ensures no one confuses the look for child’s play.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Rattles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattles. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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