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
Paul Edward Parker, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Both clanked off his hands in an almost cartoonish fashion.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 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
Other serious competition includes: A former jail that makes unexplained clanking sounds.
—Paul Edward Parker, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Both clanked off his hands in an almost cartoonish fashion.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clank
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On top of the periodic rattle of the transit trains and roar of sports fans, there’s the intrusion of illicit activities that keep him awake.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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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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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
Verb
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In that moment of hesitation, the ball still at his feet, Brereton Diaz clatters into him from behind, his elbow raised.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 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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Does the phrase ‘waiting all day for Sunday night’ ring a bell?Nicole Smythe, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sources Police believe the athletes are being targeted based on their game schedules and are working to determine whether a crime ring is targeting them along with other luxury homeowners.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the Claridge’s lobby, a candy trolley overflowing with festive treats and mechanical birds chirping softly from the tree add elements of surprise and interaction.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Things started to pick up for the offense when the pads went on Tuesday, and the offensive linemen, quarterbacks and receivers started chirping back.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Clank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clank. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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