as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
I'd go nuts if I had to endure the rattle of that bottling plant every day
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
busily rattling away about our vacation plans, we didn't listen to the announcements and missed our flight
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as in to ramble
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
she rattled on and on about all her European shopping trips, but I wasn't really listening
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as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
don't let a little mistake rattle you while you're playing during the piano recital
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Recent Examples of rattle
Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 15 Feb. 2025
Full Story Trump tariff moves rattle markets Markets slipped Friday as President Trump prepares to implement steep import taxes on top U.S. trading partners Saturday.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 31 Jan. 2025
Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 30 May 2025
The chill in investor confidence spread to the stock market, but several announcements from Trump about tariffs rattled stocks deeper.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Noun
The venomous snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 15 Feb. 2025
Full Story Trump tariff moves rattle markets Markets slipped Friday as President Trump prepares to implement steep import taxes on top U.S. trading partners Saturday.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Officials in Taipei have also been rattled by the collapse of U.S. support for Ukraine, as well as the threat of steep tariffs on Taiwan’s exports, which Trump has set at 32% in addition to a 10% baseline.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 30 May 2025
The chill in investor confidence spread to the stock market, but several announcements from Trump about tariffs rattled stocks deeper.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattle
Noun
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This was the first finals game in Indianapolis in 25 years, and the roar of the Hoosier faithful throughout the night was something to behold.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The roar of the Thunderbirds filled the sky Saturday over Beale Air Force Base, long known for the more clandestine surveillance and recon missions of the U.S. Air Force.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Its perils are represented by skeletons clattering behind the migrant, one cupping an hourglass just over his shoulder.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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But the 200 in attendance burst into life when Kylian Mbappe scores Madrid’s first from the penalty spot in the fifth minute after being clattered by goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Fried, meanwhile, adjusted his slider grip a few weeks ago after chatting with Rodón.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Gartner predicts that generative AI capabilities, from voice to chat, will be present in 75% of new contact centers by 2028.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Petro has been criticized for his unconventional approach to statesmanship, often publishing rambling late-night posts on X criticizing his opponents.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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On Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR made official what the Ram trucks parked in the fan midway and the Ram show truck rambling about the grounds had already shouted all weekend—unless Stellantis has taken up recreational tailgating.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The following program will contain graphic stupidity, as four friends compete to embarrass one another – only this time in Lithuania.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The intensity of the Russian attacks on Ukraine over the past weeks has further dampened hopes that the warring sides could reach a peace deal anytime soon — especially after Kyiv recently embarrassed the Kremlin with a surprising drone attack on military airfields deep inside Russia.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Speaking their language with specific quantitative proof points can help B2B marketers rise above the noise and appeal directly to purchase decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Another order instructs the FAA to establish a standard for noise certification and lift a ban on overland supersonic flight.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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This is a poor day to talk to parents, bosses, authority figures and the police about anything important.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Barnard spoke Friday at a hearing of Democratic members of Congress and said some family members of the men had been able to talk to them Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Then of course, there’s wandering through some of the region’s rich history.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The place currently has 13 chickens that roam its grounds, provide her with fresh eggs and, now and then, wander into her kitchen to peck away at some cat food.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2025
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“Rattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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