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white noise

[wahyt noiz, hwahyt] / ˈwaɪt ˈnɔɪz, ˈʰwaɪt /


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There was something calming and oceanic about the rhythm of rolls and cracks around her, blending with the ambient murmur of banter and gossip into white noise.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

Katherine Ryan couldn’t look any more serene sitting in the dark with her laptop open, white noise machine humming and an infant sleeping in her arms.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

"At some point, it becomes a bit of a white noise," he said.

From Barron's Jan. 7, 2026

From counting sheep to trying white noise or using weighted blankets, people have explored countless ways to improve their sleep.

From Science Daily Oct. 25, 2025

I take some deep breaths—Dr. Cain would be so proud I remember her coping tricks—to try to get the static-y white noise in my brain to shut up.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell



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