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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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Recent Examples of noisy The message outlined strict requirements for gift-giving, advising against colorful, noisy and plastic toys or objects. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 One of the highlights was that there would be no noisy distractions at the wedding. Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 To fix a noisy box spring, add sturdy material, such as thick cardboard or a thin piece of plywood in between the box spring and mattress. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025 Despite being a man down, Ruben Amorim’s side were relatively comfortable in the second half as a noisy Old Trafford crowd enjoyed a win that increased the gap between the two teams to 16 points. Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noisy
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  • That’s the disturbing question being debated this week in response to the discordant noises from Washington.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Rule 10b5-1 trading plans came into the fold just over two decades ago to reconcile these two discordant facts.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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  • Some of these factors, particularly stress, are in part because of the shelter’s outdated and loud kennels.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
  • While Gomez has forged a refined, ladylike look in powder-blue Prada and anticipatory bridal whites, with ornate custom Ralph Lauren and glittering Armani Prive for her red carpet appearances, Blanco loves pale linens, loud prints, and hippie hemp materials.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Yet there were no noticeable MAGA hats at Edwards’ town hall.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • With its booming food scene, rich history, and waterfront views, Charleston never fails to put a smile on the faces of visitors.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Addressing The Challenges For Smaller Whisky Firms While the whisky industry is thriving and full of opportunity, its rapid expansion has attracted many new companies eager to profit from this booming market.
    Nick Green, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • After the round, Morikawa quickly left the course without talking to the media, a move that garnered heavy criticism from plenty of very prominent voices such as Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee and PGA Tour pro Rocco Mediate.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been one of the prominent voices on measles, making comments that public health experts say are not accurate.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • The blatant stupidity of what is being done by our country‘s executive leadership is staggering.
    Lisa P. Rimland, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Culturally, the combination of blatant racist fear mongering and the anti-woke movement has delivered their message for the future.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
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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
  • 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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  • Despite entering the final round four shots back, McIlroy held a commanding three-shot lead on the back nine.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • On Sunday, the Israeli commanding officers visited and assessed the buffer zone.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noisy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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