as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
I'd go nuts if I had to endure the rattle of that bottling plant every day
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
busily rattling away about our vacation plans, we didn't listen to the announcements and missed our flight
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as in to ramble
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
she rattled on and on about all her European shopping trips, but I wasn't really listening
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as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
don't let a little mistake rattle you while you're playing during the piano recital
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Recent Examples of rattle
Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Stocks around the world have declined as Trump’s tariffs rattle markets.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Carriers know to make noises or rattle fences before entering a yard.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
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Noun
Alternative investments are gaining traction among financial advisors who are seeking diversification just as rising geopolitical tensions and shaky tariff policy rattle stocks.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Stocks around the world have declined as Trump’s tariffs rattle markets.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Some companies, including Klarna and ticket reseller StubHub, delayed public offerings earlier this year as President Donald Trump's tariff plans rattled global markets.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Carriers know to make noises or rattle fences before entering a yard.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattle
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One of the Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival’s centerpiece attractions — concerts in Veterans Park in downtown Milwaukee — ended not with a roar but with a whimper July 11, and abruptly, when the concerts were canceled around 6 p.m. due to approaching storms.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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So the approving roar was, in part, driven by relief and hope for a team Amaya Papaya win.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Helicopters clattered overhead as protesters fled the area to the honking of car horns and periodic cheers.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Murrow’s reporting and commentary were broadcast live and that’s a byword here as everything clatters with real-time rhythms.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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While chatting with Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports, Metcalf sent a very bold warning to the rest of the league.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The Pioneer Press caught up with Conley at this week’s 3M Open to chat Timberwolves, as well as his love of golf.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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Get Straight To The Point Don’t waste time rambling with a lengthy introduction.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Sweet Peas: In the garden, these delicate blooms need a structure to ramble on but Cordelia favors their wildness in cut flower arrangements.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Manager Luis Enrique's side then embarrassed Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16 and survived two late red cards vs. Bayern Munich to win that quarterfinal battle 2-0. PSG vs. Real Madrid Injury, Suspension, Lineup News: Both teams will be missing key pieces along their back lines today.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The Nuggets, like the current Rockies, were embarrassing themselves regularly before posting an 11-71 record.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 July 2025
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The Nothing Headphone 1’s ANC works very well at suppressing ambient noise like public chatter or airplane engines.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And this weekend, seven stories cut through the noise in a league that somehow stays wired 24/7.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Joey’s parents encouraged him to talk to Sunseri and head coach DeShaun Foster to find out what was going on.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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But management is talking more and more about its opportunity to ship gas to data centers, especially in Texas.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Between all that, cosplayers wander around and fans stop to buy action figures, play video games and meet their favorite artists.—
Olivia Petty,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The clinic recommends taking actions including wearing bug spray with DEET, wearing gloves when dealing with animals that could be infected, and not allowing pets to wander around outside if located in an area that is known to have plague.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
11 July 2025
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“Rattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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