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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
As the noise reached fever pitch, the referee’s whistle confirmed both sides’ fate.
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Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
However, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, there seems to be a rising consensus that the knocks against Banks were all noise, and the has a very good chance to go in the top 10.
—Matt Galatzan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
However, leaders who shift too quickly or without purpose create noise instead of a positive impact.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, inverter generators are much quieter and typically produce around 60 decibels of noise, which is about the same as a normal conversation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
However, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, there seems to be a rising consensus that the knocks against Banks were all noise, and the has a very good chance to go in the top 10.
—Matt Galatzan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
However, leaders who shift too quickly or without purpose create noise instead of a positive impact.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, inverter generators are much quieter and typically produce around 60 decibels of noise, which is about the same as a normal conversation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
Noun
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When Golden took the stage, there was a roar of cheers and fireworks exploded over the city.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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While the roar of the engines and smell of burning rubber are very familiar to fans of stock car racing, there’s a distinct allure about NHRA events.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, as his reckless tariffs rattle markets and the stock market tumbles, the real cost of his policies is coming into view.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It's aimed towards trucks and sport utilities, whose designs usually include all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and whose chassis are more vulnerable to wheel chatter and heavier loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Panthers: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia AS: There’s been a lot of chatter about where Walker should play at the NFL level.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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