as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the clatter of a crowded cafeteria
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Recent Examples of clatter
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Then Gordon Gano started singing, his vocals submerged in the bass-heavy clatter.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
Richard is sent overboard as the gun clatters onto the floor of the boat.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The series immerses viewers in the real grit and grind of restaurant life, from the deafening clatter of kitchen chaos to the exacting artistry of crafting the perfect sandwich.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Then Gordon Gano started singing, his vocals submerged in the bass-heavy clatter.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
In that moment of hesitation, the ball still at his feet, Brereton Diaz clatters into him from behind, his elbow raised.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
Richard is sent overboard as the gun clatters onto the floor of the boat.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clatter
Noun
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2025
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And with Trump poised to take office again, the industry is perhaps rattled by the inefficacy of its previous calls to action—or at least lacks a vision of how to meet the political moment through either art or activism.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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No more clacking away at a keyboard or glancing between screens—just a straightforward, focused conversation.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This Dash character is hijacking the satellite waves and the speaker systems, interfering with the noise outside and putting my music on — Nolimit music on for the world to hear.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Red Sox-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. noise is growing louder.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Clatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clatter. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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