as in noise
usually decibels plural
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line
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Recent Examples of decibel
The study shows that this area would experience noise exceeding 70 decibels; the legal limit is 80 decibels.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
However, moving the microphone just 2 inches (51 mm) away from the center of the sound spot reduced the volume by up to 50 decibels, making the audio nearly inaudible.
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New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Measurements at the data centers that were the subject of complaints found noise levels were between 40 and 59 decibels on residential property.
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Ed Maibach,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
However, moving the microphone just 2 inches (51 mm) away from the center of the sound spot reduced the volume by up to 50 decibels, making the audio nearly inaudible.
—
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Measurements at the data centers that were the subject of complaints found noise levels were between 40 and 59 decibels on residential property.
—
Ed Maibach,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decibel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibel
Noun
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Rescue workers heard noises that raised the possibility that someone underneath was still alive, Espy told The Times.
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Ration food and water, listen for rescue calls and search for something near you to make noise.
Noun
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Military flyovers added to the atmosphere, with the roar of aircraft overhead loud enough to make seats visibly vibrate.
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But with altitude and the roar of support from their fans, 2026 may become a new marker in their story.
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“Decibel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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