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
That too in an operating climate which until very recently saw EPCM companies clobbered by high inflation and interest rates whilst facing the constant age-old clamor for on time and on budget energy project delivery.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Pent-up frustration has led to a clamor for change—including a new receptivity to socialist ideals that have long been sidelined or even considered taboo.
—Miatta Fahnbulleh, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019
The first of these provoked not boos exactly but a kind of generalized clamor that temporarily drowned out Harris’s words.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2024
As Los Che have already confirmed, its entry costs depend on the clamor for tickets, how soon the supporters purchase them before matches, and the quality of seats on offer.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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The thunderous roar of engines pierced the crisp morning air as dawn broke over Ensenada last weekend, the salt-tinged breeze carrying the electric anticipation of race day.Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Learn more › While the roar of the mighty Tyrannosaurs rex in the Jurassic Park film franchise is pretty terrifying, it was actually created by Hollywood special effects wizards using the sounds of a baby elephant.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some memories are amusing — Bonhoeffer’s visit to Black nightclubs and church services during a 1930s New York visit fuels his desire to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.Joe Leydon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The company’s noise cancellation system is applicable to the other markets.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But, as much as some chatter wants this to be the next Barbeheimer, that doesn’t seem to be in the cards.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Despite internet chatter that Friday night's outcome was predetermined, the match was officially sanctioned by Texas regulators.Rob Wile, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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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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After all the commotion loading the swordfish, there was lots of blood in the water, and Ofield was worried about sharks coming to claim their prize.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Consider keeping your pets in a quiet room away from the commotion and from open doors.Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Clamor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamor. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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