rumbling
noun
rum·bling
ˈrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: rumble
2
: general but unofficial talk or opinion often of dissatisfaction
—usually used in plural
… rumblings of political trouble …—
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There were rumblings about rising prices.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
There have also been rumblings that this season might be Kelce’s last in the league.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
In November, Puma shares popped up again, this time on rumblings that China’s sportswear firm Anta Sports could be eyeing the German athletic brand.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Though the exact details of what was reportedly said have never truly been disclosed, there have been rumblings.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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