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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
The Kings aren't expected to make much noise this season, but this pairing could give Westbrook the chance to put up strong numbers and keep Sacramento competitive on a nightly basis.
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
According to the Forrest Gump star, her decision to move was partially influenced by the noise of Los Angeles.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Munar was not pleased with the noise that Bergs was making during Munar’s straight-sets victory in the third round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Air Pro 4s offer solid noise canceling, a comfortable, lightweight design, and some water resistance.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
According to the Forrest Gump star, her decision to move was partially influenced by the noise of Los Angeles.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Munar was not pleased with the noise that Bergs was making during Munar’s straight-sets victory in the third round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Air Pro 4s offer solid noise canceling, a comfortable, lightweight design, and some water resistance.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for noise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noise
Noun
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Case managers had a hard time being heard over the roar of traffic, officials said.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Sports fans will love how the AI Sports Mode sharpens every detail of the game while boosting the roar of the crowd for a true arena vibe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For an artist who has built her career on mystique, the latest rumor swirling around Sade Adu feels almost poetic.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Aides for the two met just recently, and there have even been rumors that a face-to-face meeting between father and son could come as soon as September.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The film has also been a magnet for conspiratorial chatter, with viewers and critics alike theorizing about the reasons for its box-office success.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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The moment, which quickly went viral, saw the pair duck to hide their faces from the camera, setting off alarm bells and becoming instant fodder for online chatter.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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All the commotion around them was stifling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Noise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noise. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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