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as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
there's been a lot of noise that the stock is ready to skyrocket, but I'll believe it when I see it
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Recent Examples of noise
Lack of Finnish star-power One of the reasons to buy Finland as a scrappy underdog that could make noise in a short tournament was the team’s group of offensive stars.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Here’s to all of us who still try our best each and every day, and are open to learning lessons, but also tune out the noise if needed!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Feb. 2025
Pickleball noise has become a national scourge, The New York Times reported in June.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2025
This neighbor seems to keep complaining about noise but the noise is all around us!
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Here’s to all of us who still try our best each and every day, and are open to learning lessons, but also tune out the noise if needed!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Feb. 2025
Pickleball noise has become a national scourge, The New York Times reported in June.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2025
This neighbor seems to keep complaining about noise but the noise is all around us!
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
Noun
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Rudolph’s free-form use of onscreen effects and graphics extracts in visual form the manic contents of this inner verbal roar.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
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And the acoustic details to amplify the roar of the crowd.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Justin Bieber's rep has shut down the rumors that the pop star is unwell.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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While Survivor is just one day away from the premiere of its 48th season (tune into CBS Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 8/7c for the two-hour premiere), casting rumors have long been swirling online for a season that hasn’t even filmed yet… rumors that involve famous country singer Dierks Bentley.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Other residents in New Hampshire and Rhode Island also reported the rattle.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The collar’s microphone and sensors can detect rattlesnakes by listening for the sound of a rattle, or detect if a pet goes missing or is kidnapped.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
15 Oct. 2024
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Just a few years ago, as investors dove into beauty at an unprecedented pace, much of the chatter in the industry was focused on the billion-dollar brand — sales wise.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Wilson and Broccoli have traditionally done little to shoot down this chatter.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the security footage, which amassed over 1.2 million views, one cat ran up the stairs frightened after hearing a commotion coming in the closet under the stairs.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Individual pregame warmups wrap up and a certain member of the Charlotte Hornets exits the court heading toward the tunnel, causing a commotion among throngs of onlookers hoping for a keepsake signature or snapshot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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