* The old clock tick-tocked steadily, reminding me of the passing time. (Tick-tock imitates the sound of a clock)
* The swoosh of the basketball through the hoop was satisfying. (Swoosh imitates the sound of a basketball going through a hoop)
* The bang of the door startled me, and I jumped. (Bang imitates the sound of a door slamming shut)
* The sizzle of the steak on the grill filled the air with a delicious aroma. (Sizzle imitates the sound of food cooking on a grill)
* The splash of the water as I jumped in the pool was refreshing. (Splash imitates the sound of something entering water)
* The buzz of the bee near my ear made me swat at it. (Buzz imitates the sound of a bee)
* The whoosh of the wind as it swept through the trees was powerful. (Whoosh imitates the sound of wind)
* The meow of the kitten was cute and demanding. (Meow imitates the sound of a cat)
* The roar of the lion sent shivers down my spine. (Roar imitates the sound of a lion)
* The honk of the goose startled the other birds. (Honk imitates the sound of a goose)