grumbled; grumbling
ˈgrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to mutter in discontent
grumbled about the scarcity of jobs
: to express with grumbling
grumbled his annoyance
Examples of grumble in a Sentence
There's been a lot of grumbling among the employees.
Some of the customers have been grumbling about poor service.
Fans grumbled about the team's poor play.
“When are we going to leave?” he grumbled.
We could hear thunder grumbling in the distance.
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The neighbors won’t appreciate the grumbling exhaust, though the engine doesn’t rev particularly high for a V12, given the 6,000-rpm redline.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The bikes grumble and occasionally break down, as do the 50-somethings, which is reassuring to us ordinary folk who get to see the glory of all without having to straddle a motorcycle for two months.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Federal Reserve rate cuts: Trump grumbles the Fed is losing a race with Europe to cut interest rates.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 19 June 2025
So, while there was grumbling frustration at times that three high-profile signings had not made a more explosive impact at their new club, some leeway should be given when judging players’ immediate performances.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The bikes grumble and occasionally break down, as do the 50-somethings, which is reassuring to us ordinary folk who get to see the glory of all without having to straddle a motorcycle for two months.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Federal Reserve rate cuts: Trump grumbles the Fed is losing a race with Europe to cut interest rates.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 19 June 2025
So, while there was grumbling frustration at times that three high-profile signings had not made a more explosive impact at their new club, some leeway should be given when judging players’ immediate performances.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grumble
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“Grumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grumble. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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