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as in rattles
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible
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as in roars
a violent shouting
keep the noise down, you kids!
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Recent Examples of noises
But even those noises faded into nothing once the wooden shutters were closed at turndown, and the soft whir of the air conditioning took over.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The noises also changed each night, meaning participants consistently slept under different conditions.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Some signs that the carburetor is clogged on a snow blower are starting then dying a few seconds afterward, jerking, sputtering noises, and black smoke emitting from the exhaust.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Over the following months, the noises intensified.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The animal, Najera said, had learned that the flashing lights and loud noises were not actually dangerous.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
However, some people reported sleeping worse because they were awoken by outdoor noises.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The duration of the noises can vary from a few seconds to several minutes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The noises also changed each night, meaning participants consistently slept under different conditions.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Some signs that the carburetor is clogged on a snow blower are starting then dying a few seconds afterward, jerking, sputtering noises, and black smoke emitting from the exhaust.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Over the following months, the noises intensified.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The animal, Najera said, had learned that the flashing lights and loud noises were not actually dangerous.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
However, some people reported sleeping worse because they were awoken by outdoor noises.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The duration of the noises can vary from a few seconds to several minutes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noises
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Doncic had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists, including a no-look pass to Deandre Ayton for a dunk, while James had 25 points, seven assists and several dunks that the fans seemed to appreciate from their roars.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sustained support from the strings gives way to watery ripples and busy chatters, with piquant harmonic implications.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since then, there have been chatters about a revival of GQ China, with some claiming that Jonathan Newhouse personally intervened to improve the relationship between Condé Nast and the Chinese authorities, hoping for a new permit.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Wolf Moon name dates back to Indigenous and early Anglo-Saxon traditions, inspired by the winter wolves whose howls echoed across cold January nights.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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The immigration activity sparked outcries from local and state leaders, who called on the Legislature to take up bills that would bar ICE from taking action at schools, places of worship and other similar locations.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The charges against Comey followed a series of events that have fueled outcries that Trump is improperly politicizing the Justice Department.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Noises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noises. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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