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as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
there's been a lot of noise that the stock is ready to skyrocket, but I'll believe it when I see it
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Recent Examples of noise
The perforations allow the wood to both absorb and balance sound, helping to reduce noise across any space.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Mandatory annual reporting of energy use, water use, noise levels and the storage of biometric data for all data centers, including those already built.
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Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Some like to think that Supergirl being wedged between the success of Toy Story 5 and the upcoming Minions & Monsters amid the noise of the World Cup is a recipe for failure.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
It's also done a great job with FIFA World Cup commentary, separating voices from crowd noises much better than the TVs in this house.
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New Atlas,
29 June 2026
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Mandatory annual reporting of energy use, water use, noise levels and the storage of biometric data for all data centers, including those already built.
—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Some like to think that Supergirl being wedged between the success of Toy Story 5 and the upcoming Minions & Monsters amid the noise of the World Cup is a recipe for failure.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
It's also done a great job with FIFA World Cup commentary, separating voices from crowd noises much better than the TVs in this house.
—
New Atlas,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
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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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Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
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The engine delivers a deep, purposeful hum rather than an all-out howl as the gears disappear in quick succession.
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Supermodel Karlie Kloss also attended, seemingly putting to rest any rumors of a rift between her and Swift.
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Even so, rumors suggest that such glasses may not appear until late next year, so software support is more likely for iOS 28.
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Pygmy Rattlesnakes are small and colorful, around 15 to 20 inches in length, with a vertical pupil, thin tail, and tiny rattle.
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Elsewhere in the snippet of the music video, Latto could be seen walking around a white crib and viewing a scrapbook featuring a page with a rattle and dummy and a positive ClearBlue pregnancy test placed on top.
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Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter.
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There is a lot of chatter out there on the interwebs about who will and won’t be in the house for Big Brother season 28.
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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