rumbling

noun

rum·​bling ˈrəm-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce rumbling (audio)
1
: rumble
2
: general but unofficial talk or opinion often of dissatisfaction
usually used in plural
rumblings of political troubleAnthony Burgess

Examples of rumbling in a Sentence

There were rumblings about rising prices.
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There had been rumblings in recent weeks regarding the possibility of Houston as a landing spot for Antetokounmpo, and for good reason. Rahat Huq, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 There had been rumblings of a sequel almost from the moment Gladiator hit screens in May 2000, rumblings that grew even louder after the DreamWorks film won five Academy Awards, including the one for best picture. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024 There have been rumblings for months among some pollsters that Black men might be leaving the Democratic party, instead choosing to throw their support behind Trump. Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Rumors, rumblings and industry talk • Many teams, including the Yankees, Orioles, Astros and Braves, are showing interest in Giants starter Blake Snell. Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rumbling 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rumbling was in the 14th century

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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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