as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line
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Recent Examples of decibels
In experiments, the device achieved an on-off switching ratio above 19 decibels.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
These door stops come in a pack of two and hit 120 ear-piercing decibels when triggered.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
Paddy Boyland was there for a raucous atmosphere at the Hill Dickinson’s debut, where the noise topped 100 decibels (and Everton beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0).
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Some professional-level in-ear monitors allow for the sound engineer to mix in feeds from the audience, which can lower the decibels while still maintaining the energy between the crowd and the performers.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The maximum sound levels associated with the data center cannot exceed 55 decibels, according to the ordinance.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Traffic noise dropped by as much as 4 decibels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
These door stops come in a pack of two and hit 120 ear-piercing decibels when triggered.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
Paddy Boyland was there for a raucous atmosphere at the Hill Dickinson’s debut, where the noise topped 100 decibels (and Everton beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0).
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Some professional-level in-ear monitors allow for the sound engineer to mix in feeds from the audience, which can lower the decibels while still maintaining the energy between the crowd and the performers.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The maximum sound levels associated with the data center cannot exceed 55 decibels, according to the ordinance.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Traffic noise dropped by as much as 4 decibels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decibels
Noun
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Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has reported that there is already noise about Pittsburgh pursuing a trade for Hill.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nestor Lorenzo’s team lost form and went six games without a victory, but James' goal brought a roar and relief to the entire country.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The dull roar from the construction site cuts out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Decibels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decibels. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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