1
as in roar
a violent shouting
a clamor arose from the crowd as the prisoner was brought forward
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2
as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the clamor of a dozen people practicing the trumpet at once
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Recent Examples of clamor
But as Trump kept menacing Canada, the desire for a sympathetic leader was rapidly replaced by the clamor for an effective one.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
White House officials rallied among the clamor to support the president’s trade policy and said as a result business would boom for Americans.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
The clamor to drain this swamp has been silenced; Americans have begun to see the Everglades as the country’s very own Garden of Eden.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
Far from the pounding thrum of party music and the clamor of tipsy conversations, Konanki and Joshua Steven Riibe waded waist-deep into the water and shared a kiss, based on an account of the events Riibe relayed to investigators.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
White House officials rallied among the clamor to support the president’s trade policy and said as a result business would boom for Americans.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
The clamor to drain this swamp has been silenced; Americans have begun to see the Everglades as the country’s very own Garden of Eden.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
Far from the pounding thrum of party music and the clamor of tipsy conversations, Konanki and Joshua Steven Riibe waded waist-deep into the water and shared a kiss, based on an account of the events Riibe relayed to investigators.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamor
Noun
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The crowd, which had already grown hostile to Ernst's tone, erupted in roars of disapproval.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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There’s something magical about a waterfall — the roar of rushing water fueled by snowmelt, the cooling mist, and lush vegetation thriving around it.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Things are going to get crazy, eliminate the noise.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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From the Guentzel, Burns and (both) Rantanen trades, to the signing of Orlov and the blockbuster deal that started it all — Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to Calgary for Dougie Hamilton, Micheal Ferland and Adam Fox — Carolina isn’t afraid to make noise.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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On December 7, after a 4-2 defeat at Brentford, Newcastle were 12th in the table and, externally, there was chatter about Eddie Howe’s position.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Suddenly, though, there is a confluence of intriguing points: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if the chatter is to be believed, will see resistance in the Senate but that resistance will be about some combination of spending cuts and tax increases.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Shaking and rolling helps develop hand-eye coordination and promotes dexterity, and one parent tester appreciated the wooden rattle’s ability to foster independent play for her baby.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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This means the rattles were likely part of their regular production, and may have been sold on the market along with cups and bowls.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?' Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Video footage from that day shows commotion and ICE agents entangled with members of Congress and their staff.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
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“Clamor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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