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as in discordant
making loud, confused, and usually unharmonious sounds
the noisy crowd marched up the street, shouting ever louder as they approached the palace
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as in buzzing
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
the crowded auditorium was noisy, packed with excited theatergoers eager for the show to start the manufacturing plant was a decidedly noisy place, so we wore ear protection while we toured it
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as in loud
excessively showy
the wallpaper was far too noisy for what was supposed to be a restful bedroom
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
the movie had been preceded by months of noisy hype, only to die a quick death at the box office
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Recent Examples of noisy
Because House polls are subject to a lot of error, and the other indicators that our House uses can be very noisy, our model thinks there is about a 1-in-2 chance that one party wins a double-digit majority.
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G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Experts say reasons can range from long commutes to health issues and noisy neighborhoods.
—Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
The report seems to confirm expectations that this would be a noisy print due to the ongoing Boeing strike and the hurricanes that caused damage across Southeastern states.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
According to Schneider, bikes with chains tend to be significantly noisier than ones that use belts to spin the wheels.
—Danielle Dimeglio, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
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G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Experts say reasons can range from long commutes to health issues and noisy neighborhoods.
—Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
The report seems to confirm expectations that this would be a noisy print due to the ongoing Boeing strike and the hurricanes that caused damage across Southeastern states.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
According to Schneider, bikes with chains tend to be significantly noisier than ones that use belts to spin the wheels.
—Danielle Dimeglio, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
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That the cast doesn’t really consist of Broadway-ready actors adds that extra discordant note.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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After assuming the prime ministership in July, May dismissed potentially discordant ministers and appointed a finely balanced new cabinet.Tim Cullen, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2016
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This occurs when an object vibrates after being hit by sound waves at a higher amplitude, like when a drummer hits a drum and the instrument and air vibrate to create a loud sound.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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The peak level of noise, measured at roughly six miles away, was as loud as a gunshot at close range, per the New York Times.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles There are some minor and barely noticeable physical improvements over previous models, such as a slightly less prominent camera bump in the back.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other experiments are less noticeable but nonetheless consequential: by increasing early voting, for example, states have observed changes in who participates in elections, including those previously left out of the process.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The track is noticeably different from previous offerings, with Deal leaning into classic swooning balladry, her tender guitar accompanied first by strings and, eventually, a booming brass band.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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The economy would have shrunk without Denmark’s booming pharmaceutical sector rather than expanding by 1.1% in the first nine months of 2023.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in, much coming from corporations such as Apple and the Total energy group, and prominent French lineages, including the Bettencourt Meyers family of L’Oréal, the Pinaults of Kering, and the Arnaults of LVMH.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Authorities in Hong Kong sentenced 45 prominent pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for violating a wide-ranging national security law imposed on the area by China.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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It was shown to a broader audience through theater showings and blatant marketing, such as Times Square, New York, and Los Angeles billboards.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the Cure’s front man and primary songwriter, Smith’s never been shy about drawing blatant lyrical inspiration from his favorite books and poems.Chris Stanton, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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In District 10, which Mahan represented before becoming mayor, George Casey has defeated incumbent Arjun Batra after jumping out to a commanding lead and winning 57.8% of the vote in his district, according to Friday evening’s vote tally by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Gallego took a commanding early lead over Lake in the initial results.Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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