1
as in roar
a violent shouting
a clamor arose from the crowd as the prisoner was brought forward
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2
as in noise
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the clamor of a dozen people practicing the trumpet at once
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Recent Examples of clamor
Among those arrested was a New York City high school student who ICE took into custody after his hearing last week, prompting a clamor of protests.
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 30 May 2025
The clamor jolted her drowsy partner Toi Cliatt, who was lying on the bed.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The clamor aligns with the prevailing worldview that boys are becoming, or are vulnerable to becoming, violent misogynists.
—Andrew Reiner, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2025
After the clamor dies down, June holds Nichole and falls asleep.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 30 May 2025
The clamor jolted her drowsy partner Toi Cliatt, who was lying on the bed.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The clamor aligns with the prevailing worldview that boys are becoming, or are vulnerable to becoming, violent misogynists.
—Andrew Reiner, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2025
After the clamor dies down, June holds Nichole and falls asleep.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamor
Noun
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But the loudest roar — aside the one for the record strikeout — came when Kershaw bounded out of the dugout to start the sixth.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The rush of wind and thrum of tire roar was punctuated, not by engine revs and tailpipe cackles, but by birdsong.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Some commercial leaf blowers are even louder, generating 115 decibels of noise up close and 100 decibels at 50 feet.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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In a world where longevity has become a wellness megatrend, dominated by a growing number of companies offering scans, tests, lifestyle hacks, and more, Topol is eager to cut through the noise.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Noun
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There was a lot of chatter about taxes and changes to the tax system for colleges.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Both players are near the top of their respective positions, but there was a lot of chatter regarding Fitzpatrick.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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Trains going into and out of the city’s main station rattle past its rooftop playground and restaurant.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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“Clamor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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