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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Then I remembered that the ceiling fan has one speed at which it rattles faintly but insistently, so I got out of bed, yanked the chain and sent the blades spinning faster.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Graham's death comes as the weeks-long hospitalization of former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell rattles the party.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
"So, when someone rattles you, knocks you off your game, breaks your focus, you find yourself interrupted, paused, with changing disrupting rhythms."
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 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
My wheels strain to grip the earth, and my system rattles as the ride becomes bumpier.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
