as in clank
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the horseshoe hit the stake with a satisfying clang
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Recent Examples of clang
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
His 25-foot, step-back clanged out with 9.1 seconds to play.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
Squeezing into the narrow confines, the clang of the metal doors closing and the nearness of their neighbors can be unsettling, if not downright dangerous.
—Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Noun
The inning also got away from Suarez because of a ball that clanged off a glove and two balls that went in and out of gloves.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
His 25-foot, step-back clanged out with 9.1 seconds to play.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Verb
As church bells clang, worshippers fill the sanctuary of San Lorenzo.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
Squeezing into the narrow confines, the clang of the metal doors closing and the nearness of their neighbors can be unsettling, if not downright dangerous.
—Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang
Noun
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Butler missed nine of his 13 shots, struggling in the hostile environment that cheered each clank.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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But the Warriors responded by missing 15 of their first 16 shots — including 10 clanks from 3 — with three turnovers.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Beyond talent, Microsoft and Google clashed directly in web technologies.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Federal, county prosecutors clash The U.S. Attorney’s Office responded with a brief statement disputing Conover’s characterization.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 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
Noun
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In the old hall, the orchestra was constricted by a low-ceilinged box that sent reflections pinging around the musicians, assaulting them with their own clangor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
11 Oct. 2021
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The clangor of the factory bell on the mill’s roof sends a bird into flight, signaling the start of another 10- to 12-hour workday for all four women.—
Helen A. Cooper,
WSJ,
10 June 2022
Verb
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Here, on starry evenings, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about choosing a blockbuster from Calcot’s mammoth DVD library, strolling back to your cozy bolthole, and clinking a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to the sound of a crackling fireplace—pure, country, bliss.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In the crowd, her husband, Jay-Z, clinked glasses with fellow nominee Taylor Swift. Ye, Bianca Censori turn heads on Grammys red carpet Ye and his wife made an unforgettable appearance at Sunday's 2025 Grammy Awards.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Hollywood heavyweight directors Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard will face off in the Emmys ring, as the filmmakers were nominated in the same comedy acting category for their roles in Apple TV+'s The Studio.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Princess Kate wore four rings on one finger during the outing.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Above her, the sweeping halo scoreboard glowed, flashing beneath the thump of blasting pop anthems.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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On the footage, the sound is a muffled thump, and neither Rush nor Foss seemed alarmed.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Clang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clang. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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