as in rattle
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the car is making a funny clank, and this can't be good
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Recent Examples of clank
Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
In a sprawling new plant in China’s southern Anhui province, armies of orange robotic arms twist, whir, and clank, producing Volkswagen’s latest EVs for the Chinese market.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2024
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
Turner’s three clanked off the rim, but Pascal Siakam knocked the ball off the glass, recovered it, then quickly got it to Bennedict Mathurin.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Typically cheers in a pub are clanks of glasses or yells for a favorite team.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
In a sprawling new plant in China’s southern Anhui province, armies of orange robotic arms twist, whir, and clank, producing Volkswagen’s latest EVs for the Chinese market.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2024
Verb
His warm up shot clanked hard off the backboard and in, sparking some laughter and a quick turnaround to the back of the line.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
Turner’s three clanked off the rim, but Pascal Siakam knocked the ball off the glass, recovered it, then quickly got it to Bennedict Mathurin.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clank
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But the rattles and the walker were of little interest as Wheel of Fortune was playing on the big TV screen on the wall, and the popular show was commanding the baby's attention.Julia Hunt, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Everyone’s favorite wizard dons a crinkly hat atop a plush rattle.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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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
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All bets are off once the bell clangs and the fighters inch toward each other in the ring.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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These sections get very loud, helped by the metal seats that perfectly clang from banging hands/gloves.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
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For coworkers, roommates, family members, or partners, the constant clicking and clacking of a mechanical keyboard can be grating.Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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One door down, in a large relay room, rows and rows of 1930s era electro-mechanical relays clicked and clacked as tower operators set routes and trains moved along the tracks below.Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to engaging in regular border clashes with Israel, the group has supported Bashar al-Assad in his decimation of Syrian rebels and has been accused of assassinating Lebanese political figures who oppose Syrian or Iranian influence in the country.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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New York City has seen mass demonstrations against Israel, including the encampments, antisemitic rallying cries and clashes with police seen at Columbia University and New York University earlier this year.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Emiliano Martinez had pulled off a miraculous save earlier in the half but was now lying on the floor after clattering into the post trying to save the header.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In that moment of hesitation, the ball still at his feet, Brereton Diaz clatters into him from behind, his elbow raised.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
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As of April, Mizuhara had net losses of $40.2 million with the ring, the complaint states.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, French, Italian, and Swiss police forces teamed up to bust a ring of wine fraudsters who were selling counterfeited Grand Cru wines (the premier designation of quality in French wine) for up to €15,000 a bottle.Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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The rookie seemingly chirps at a defender after every catch, which can seem like a bit much at times.James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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The Packers’ cornerback picked it up and, on his way back inbounds, chirped at Kolar to hold onto the ball well after the play, too.Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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“Clank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clank. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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