as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
there's always a great din from the cafeteria during lunch
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as in to repeat
to say or state again
safety lessons dinned into us over and over
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Recent Examples of din
David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
The audience may not have noticed the distant sound of fire-engine bells at the start of act two, but soon enough the din was overwhelming.
—Longreads, 3 Oct. 2024
For decades now, the dust and din of blowing leaves has infuriated Americans, sometimes to the point of violence.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2024
In the heart of the bustling shopping district of Covent Garden, steps from the bright lights of London's West-End theaters, the energy of street performers mingles with the din and chatter of restaurant terraces.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The din of suspicion could also weaken the credibility of the democratic process.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
The audience may not have noticed the distant sound of fire-engine bells at the start of act two, but soon enough the din was overwhelming.
—Longreads, 3 Oct. 2024
For decades now, the dust and din of blowing leaves has infuriated Americans, sometimes to the point of violence.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2024
In the heart of the bustling shopping district of Covent Garden, steps from the bright lights of London's West-End theaters, the energy of street performers mingles with the din and chatter of restaurant terraces.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for din
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Posey had a talent for cutting through the noise during his career behind the plate, tackling problems head-on, carving a direct path and avoiding the trap of overthinking.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Everyone is dealing with information overload, and the most effective way to cut through the noise is through personal relationships.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Low-latency comms then ensure that the wheels repeat the steering commands with minimum lag.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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After all, just repeating the last story usually makes for a sequel that’s a flop.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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But for a few hours a day, the 4-month-old pygmy hippo springs to life, gumming on leaves, zooming around the compound and tossing her head in a silent, open-mouthed roar.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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The roars that greet Ohio State’s three-and-out to start the game double as an enormous exhale.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Watch: Cannabis room shakes as magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes California Another video from California shows plants and overhead lights in a cannabis grow room rattle as the magnitude 7.0 quake strikes.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hallmark delivers every year with charming designs, like this $9 stacking toy ornament and stunning baby rattle.Katrina Cossey, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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The world is filled with chatter about whether AI can fulfill its promise in delivering ROI to the enterprise.R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The vibe of the evening is a slow crescendo, our chatter building to the point where three or four of us are simultaneously talking into our phones and thrusting them in front of one another, all with a remarkable sense of good cheer.Joe Ray, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Din.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/din. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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