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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Wall Street’s top trades of 2026 are coming undone as a violent rotation rattles the U.S. stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
On the other hand, Casa Vega owner Christy Vega rattles off a long list of complaints when discussing Raman and her office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
"It would have been a nice place to sing. Bit like singing in a big church or something. The sound rattles around everywhere."
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
South Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the route could accelerate polar ice melt.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Helena is standing still behind me, and when the cup rattles, I realize she has the tea but is afraid to come closer.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
