as in rattle
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the car is making a funny clank, and this can't be good
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Recent Examples of clank
Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
In a sprawling new plant in China’s southern Anhui province, armies of orange robotic arms twist, whir, and clank, producing Volkswagen’s latest EVs for the Chinese market.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2024
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
That was more than Witt could match, with the burgeoning Royals infielder reaching 13 homers before clanking his final swing off the wall to clinch Hernández’s victory — one that comes with a $1-million prize.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
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Noun
Typically cheers in a pub are clanks of glasses or yells for a favorite team.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
In a sprawling new plant in China’s southern Anhui province, armies of orange robotic arms twist, whir, and clank, producing Volkswagen’s latest EVs for the Chinese market.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2024
Verb
But the visceral sound design provides plenty of distraction, making the audience feel every clanking industrial noise and juddering movement, every pummeling of turbulence and rocky landing in the pit of their stomachs.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
That was more than Witt could match, with the burgeoning Royals infielder reaching 13 homers before clanking his final swing off the wall to clinch Hernández’s victory — one that comes with a $1-million prize.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clank
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Bashful Bunny Ring Rattle $16 Nordstrom Jellycat’s ridiculously cute toys are slowly taking over the world, and this ring rattle is a rare pick that comes in under $20.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
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The sound design booms and rattles, the delusions are even more elaborate and the body horror is even bloodier and more disturbing.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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There are rattling leaves, slithering snakes, and clinking glasses.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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With the sound of clinking wine glasses, tastes of inventive veggies, and the voice of an award-winning chef, the Courier Journal's new dinner series kicked off Sunday at a popular Highlands restaurant.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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On Sunday, the bell's clang echoed over and over across the lawn of the Indiana Statehouse.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2024
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The truck, which serves Mexican food, was parked across from a two-story home under construction, where the clang of hammers and thwack of nail guns sent echoes through the canyon.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Her instincts as a producer reject unnecessary polish, and snatch up the clacking, booming, rustling din of existence.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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Many of these devices are equipped with noise-cancelling technology that muffles the ambient sound of the world—honking cars, yelling children, clacking keyboards—by emitting vibrations of the opposite frequency.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2024
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After sidestepping any possibility of Jones triggering a $23 million injury guarantee by benching the starter, the Giants are giving DeVito another audition in the nation’s biggest media market—which includes a Thanksgiving clash with the Dallas Cowboys.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Western leaders including Biden have said that avoiding a direct clash between Russia and NATO is a top priority given the danger of nuclear war.David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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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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Ten minutes later the Bianconeri would pay for that miscue when Luiz — who gave away a penalty in midweek — clattered into Piccoli and another spot kick was awarded.Adam Digby, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Enjoy the mirror-still water from the fire ring, or hop aboard the kayaks that come with the property for a scenic paddle.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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In March, Johnson went on Kirk’s show to kiss the ring.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because, really, who doesn't love digging into a favorite dish while feeling the breeze against their cheek, the birds chirping, and the grass under their toes?Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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For nearly an hour, there were no sounds—no laughs, no cricket chirps, no ticking of a clock.Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Clank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clank. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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