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as in clattered
to make a series of short sharp noises
the children tromped through the kitchen, making the plates on the shelf rattle
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as in chatted
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 rambled
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 embarrassed
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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as in upset
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Recent Examples of rattled
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Gulf Arab states are rattled as a Gaza war that began thousands of miles from their borders nearly two years ago inches closer to home.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The shooting had rattled most everyone inside the White House.
—ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
In 1989, the Tiananmen pro-democracy protests rattled Beijing, which sent tanks and troops to shoot students.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Markets were rattled last month after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a number of experts and analysts raised concerns that the AI market may be in a bubble.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The earthquake rattled at a depth of just 4 miles, with its epicenter about 16 miles west-southwest of Petrolia.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
So far, September has been average or a little below, in part because of the storms that rattled central Arizona.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte, North Carolina light rail train has rattled the local community as crime prevention remains a key priority for millions of Americans.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
His praise came several months after some of the president's loudest supporters called Barrett squishy, a rattled law professor and a DEI hire for siding against the administration on one of the president’s many emergency appeals.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Kirk assassination angers and unsettles leaders, residents The assassination of Kirk, which happened in front of hundreds of people and was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has in particular rattled the nation and drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Gulf Arab states are rattled as a Gaza war that began thousands of miles from their borders nearly two years ago inches closer to home.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The shooting had rattled most everyone inside the White House.
—ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
In 1989, the Tiananmen pro-democracy protests rattled Beijing, which sent tanks and troops to shoot students.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Markets were rattled last month after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a number of experts and analysts raised concerns that the AI market may be in a bubble.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The earthquake rattled at a depth of just 4 miles, with its epicenter about 16 miles west-southwest of Petrolia.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
So far, September has been average or a little below, in part because of the storms that rattled central Arizona.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte, North Carolina light rail train has rattled the local community as crime prevention remains a key priority for millions of Americans.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattled
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Mountains rose, the sun throwing soft light upon the carriage as the train clattered through one tunnel after another, beside ice-blue waterfalls frozen in their midst.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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But the top lot might be the notorious bell wall, which clattered incessantly to alert the servants to the desires and whims of their employers.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
23 Aug. 2025
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Tessa Thompson chatted with fellow actress Emma Roberts, who sat next to singer Ciara and posed with actress Jessica Alba.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Princess Kate and Melania chatted while Camilla watched on and looked around.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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After a Southern Utah offsides penalty, graduate student Matt Colombo bounced off left tackle and rambled into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the Detroit Tigers embarrassed them in two games, outscoring them 23-3 earlier this week, the Yankees have won the first two games of their series against the Boston Red Sox.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During the trials, some participants experienced nausea and an upset stomach, but investigators found that dividing up the pills, instead of taking all four at once, and swallowing them with orange juice instead of water, helped relieve the symptoms.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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So don’t be overly upset Yankee fans.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the 30-year-old Marinaccio was among the most impressive and talked-about relievers in Padres camp this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tandon talked to Billboard about her devoted fanbase, and the goal of traditional Indian music and why Grammy voters and contenders should listen.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bear then wandered into an adjacent property across the street and was eventually euthanized under New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s response criteria for category 1 bears, in which the animals are considered a threat to public safety and property.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wildlife officials euthanized a black bear this week after the animal wandered into a Dollar General in northern New Jersey and bit a woman.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At one point, O’Steen was confused by a question, and the resulting back-and-forth was reminiscent of an Abbott and Costello repartee.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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It should not be confused with Article 5, the cornerstone of the alliance, which states an armed attack on one NATO ally will be considered an act of violence against all members and prompt assistance to the member concerned.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Rattled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattled. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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