as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the bowwow coming from the store's returns desk on the day after Christmas
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Noun
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The crowd, which had already grown hostile to Ernst's tone, erupted in roars of disapproval.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
31 May 2025 -
There’s something magical about a waterfall — the roar of rushing water fueled by snowmelt, the cooling mist, and lush vegetation thriving around it.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Shaking and rolling helps develop hand-eye coordination and promotes dexterity, and one parent tester appreciated the wooden rattle’s ability to foster independent play for her baby.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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This means the rattles were likely part of their regular production, and may have been sold on the market along with cups and bowls.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Things are going to get crazy, eliminate the noise.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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From the Guentzel, Burns and (both) Rantanen trades, to the signing of Orlov and the blockbuster deal that started it all — Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to Calgary for Dougie Hamilton, Micheal Ferland and Adam Fox — Carolina isn’t afraid to make noise.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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On December 7, after a 4-2 defeat at Brentford, Newcastle were 12th in the table and, externally, there was chatter about Eddie Howe’s position.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Suddenly, though, there is a confluence of intriguing points: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if the chatter is to be believed, will see resistance in the Senate but that resistance will be about some combination of spending cuts and tax increases.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Adjusting the tension of their racket is one of the main ways players adjust.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Related article Coco Gauff forgets rackets before opening round win at French Open One shot in particular in the third set highlighted the new level Alcaraz, the defending champion in Paris, quickly found.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Noun
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While waiting for a train at Union Station recently, Lia Kohl noticed an unexpected sound echoing delicately above the din of commuters and travelers.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Rather, Lapid encourages all on his side to be at least as loud and strident in protest, to have any chance of being heard over the ongoing din of war.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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“Bowwow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowwow. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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