rattle
verb (used without object)
to give out or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as in consequence of agitation and repeated concussions.
rattles
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pluralof rattle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It rattles against the hard edges of your brain until it gets polished and smooth.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Ann Lipton, a law professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, said Trump knows the value of his statements and that the more he rattles markets, the more valuable his new service becomes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Harvey has so many bangles that she rattles as she walks.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
His alarm clock, a big and bulky machine that’s Bluetooth-connected to the house’s fire alarm, rattles his room until he finally shuts it off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Mama rattles off more tasks in super-hostess mode.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
