bruit

archaic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bruit This kind of noise, called a bruit, is caused by turbulence in the blood flowing through an artery. Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 13 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruit
Noun
  • For that reason, in trying to determine which stocks may be worth nibbling on, taking a more holistic and qualitative view can help cut through the noise.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Dominant Marist, which makes national noise, remains in top spot, while Stagg enters rankings.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The tornado’s roar lasted only five seconds, but that was enough to demolish Bott’s service station, a family business and a Moundville, Missouri, landmark, leaving Bott in shock and with a feeling of uncertainty.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Mid-set, Durst made a surprise entrance to sing alongside her, to the roar of the crowd.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak.
    Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Researchers also found a wooden rattle that was used as a gas alarm in the crater of a bomb explosion.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Related Articles Over the weekend, there was a lot of online chatter about Elliott either closing his business or selling it to Authentic Brands Group.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The last week has been a lot of chatter on the matter.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025

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“Bruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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