DECIBEL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

decibel

noun

ˈde-sə-ˌbel

Definition of decibel

as in noise

usually decibels plural loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line

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Recent Examples of decibel However, moving the microphone just 2 inches (51 mm) away from the center of the sound spot reduced the volume by up to 50 decibels, making the audio nearly inaudible. — New Atlas, 14 June 2026 Alysa Guffey Commission President John Dillon asked if staying at or under 55 decibels is possible for a data center. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026 Fan noise generally stayed below roughly 55 decibels measured several feet away, remaining dramatically quieter than a conventional gas generator. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for decibel

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The three most common triggers included fear of strange people, fear of unfamiliar dogs and fear of unfamiliar situations like unexpected noises or objects on the sidewalk.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
For instance, in Berkeley, neighbors used CEQA — citing potential noise impact from partying students — to delay, for years, UC Berkeley’s construction of student dorms on People’s Park.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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