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What are some examples of onomatopoeia in a sentence?

Here are some examples of onomatopoeia in sentences:

* 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)

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