as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
there's always a great din from the cafeteria during lunch
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as in to repeat
to say or state again
safety lessons dinned into us over and over
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Recent Examples of din
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The plight of young men has, for some years now, been a cause of public concern; recently the din of alarm bells seems louder than ever.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
From Lake Bluff to Libertyville, complaints have mounted from neighbors about the din from pickleball courts.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The relentless din of hovering military helicopters has yet to invade my dreams.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Prepared by Paolo Bressan, the full chorus raised thrilling dins on opening night, although the men weren’t always fine-tuned at the beginning.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The plight of young men has, for some years now, been a cause of public concern; recently the din of alarm bells seems louder than ever.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
From Lake Bluff to Libertyville, complaints have mounted from neighbors about the din from pickleball courts.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The relentless din of hovering military helicopters has yet to invade my dreams.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for din
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity lands where chatter once created noise.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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His photographs of New York redirect our attention by taking the noise out of the city.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many may fall into the trap of repeating the same formula over and over again in hopes of sustaining that momentum—but the Delta CEO says that’s the wrong approach.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Benson repeated the address and then reiterated her suggestion on the livestream.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two of the biggest roars of the game came at halftime, incidentally.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Inside Son Doong, a subterranean river continues to carve the cave, producing a constant roar that echoes through its chambers.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The snake struck and shook its tail to protect itself, releasing its notorious rattle warning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Like all the best restaurants in Rome, Piatto Romano welcomes a steady stream of Italians for lunch and dinner, who fill the restaurant with chatter and laughter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The chatter around streaming bots grew noticeably louder in August 2025, when a prison phone call between Young Thug and an unidentified associate leaked online.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Din.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/din. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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