The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Judging by the decibels of applause, everyone—from the cast and crew to the Ramp workforce to the “influencers group” to the rest of the attendees—seemed to agree.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Rumbler interacts with a standard police siren, which generates around 110 to 120 decibels, and amplifies that sound through its speakers in eight-second intervals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Earplugs and earmuffs should have a Noise Reduction Rating of at least 22 decibels.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
“You don’t want to rock down the highway to death metal at 90 decibels with a nervous dog in the car,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Duchess walked up to her, screaming in earsplitting decibels.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
