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
Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
Faster and faster, the drums beat, the cymbals clang, the women chant.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2024
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
James McAtee ran on and clanged his finish against the post.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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Noun
If Noel makes contact, on the other hand, the baseball clangs off the hull of the Goodtime III.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
Faster and faster, the drums beat, the cymbals clang, the women chant.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2024
Verb
There are all sorts of weird noises coming from the lake — like, clanging sounds — and Paris’s dog keeps barking at it for no reason.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
James McAtee ran on and clanged his finish against the post.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang
Noun
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Our latest creation will immerse you in New York’s glorious sounds, from the hallowed atrium of the Metropolitan Opera to the clank and churn of the Staten Island Ferry By George Pendle Read On Inside Story Born and Broken in the U.S.A.—
Jessica Iredale,
airmail.news,
29 June 2024
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That includes the three-button playback controls which are intuitive, but make a loud clank when clicked.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
6 Aug. 2023
Verb
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In a visit to Los Angeles Friday to survey wildfire damage, President Donald Trump promised federal aid for fire victims and clashed with local leaders on environmental issues, vowing to order more water to Southern California from rivers in the state’s north.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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Unrestricted free speech is a concept that exists only in the U.S., and not in other parts of the world—clashing with local legislation elsewhere.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The high-contrast black-and-white rattle offers plenty of visual appeal for additional stimulation.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
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Tribal members dressed in their finest regalia–silver, turquoise, coral, shell, feathers–shake gourd rattles in a ring enclosing the Deer Dancers and two Deer Maidens.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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In the old hall, the orchestra was constricted by a low-ceilinged box that sent reflections pinging around the musicians, assaulting them with their own clangor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
11 Oct. 2021
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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
Verb
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The couple dined on Taco Bell — one of Gomez’s favorite food places — and clinked champagne glasses while sitting on a picnic blanket.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
20 Dec. 2024
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The chaotic sounds of feet tapping, knives clinking, and electroshocks buzzing create anxiety throughout the film, but when Para One’s music plays, the film communicates that de Saint Phalle has reached a breakthrough.—
Sarah Belmont,
ARTnews.com,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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After fear that all three of Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin's Stanley Cup rings had been stolen, all of them were reportedly found inside of his home.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Tangent Only a small telescope will reveal Saturn’s rings, but 2025 is not the best year to look at them.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Helman has high-end speed and can play anywhere defensively, along with some right-handed thump.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Not a lot, but for music that subwoofer does add some thump.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
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“Clang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clang. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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