as in clank
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the horseshoe hit the stake with a satisfying clang
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Recent Examples of clang
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Add to that the whir of appliances, the hum of HVAC systems, the clang of gym equipment, and the sirens of emergency vehicles, and the average auditory load becomes substantial.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The constant clang of metal and the screech of drills suggest the sort of work underway at a warehouse-turned-workshop in this Ukrainian city about 300 kilometers (180 miles) east of Kyiv.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Amid the tinkle of glassware and clang of cutlery, Saru Jayaraman, an L.A. attorney and president of One Fair Wage, a national coalition pushing to raise wages in the service sector, emphasized the urgency of addressing a steep increase in the cost of living.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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To add to the chatter and clang of boots, the next cluster approach from the other way.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Add to that the whir of appliances, the hum of HVAC systems, the clang of gym equipment, and the sirens of emergency vehicles, and the average auditory load becomes substantial.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The constant clang of metal and the screech of drills suggest the sort of work underway at a warehouse-turned-workshop in this Ukrainian city about 300 kilometers (180 miles) east of Kyiv.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Amid the tinkle of glassware and clang of cutlery, Saru Jayaraman, an L.A. attorney and president of One Fair Wage, a national coalition pushing to raise wages in the service sector, emphasized the urgency of addressing a steep increase in the cost of living.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang
Noun
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The clank of armor, the murmurs of courtiers, and the soft glow of candlelight transform the castle into a truly immersive time capsule.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns is leaning into a side-step two off the side of the backboard, and Cameron Payne’s buzzer-beating heave clanks off the shot clock.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Tennessee’s Republicans, who hold stable supermajorities in state government, were always going to clash with the mayor.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The impact on lottery prizes is probably the last thing that the central bank and the White House concern themselves with when clashing over what to do with interest rates.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The clangor of the factory bell on the mill’s roof sends a bird into flight, signaling the start of another 10- to 12-hour workday for all four women.—
Helen A. Cooper,
WSJ,
10 June 2022
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Not the clangor of blades, nor a rousing drumbeat and song to keep our hearts aloft.—
Jess Grey,
Wired,
16 Oct. 2021
Verb
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Of course, this stat includes the myriad styles of chardonnay, even if our collective imagination pictures throngs of stereotypical oaky chard drinkers clinking glasses while snacking on sticks of butter.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Few places rival the electric thrill of a casino: air thick with smoke, chips clinking, muted footsteps on velvet carpets, all cast in the glow of glitzy chandeliers and neon slot machines.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rollins decided to try to get into the ring and take the belt back for his wife, but AJ stood over it to block him.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thatcher Commentarystudent loans and debt My wife sold her engagement ring to pay our tax bill.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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Collins brings some thump to the four spot at no cost after next season.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Clang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clang. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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