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

—Anthony Burgess

Examples of rumbling in a Sentence

There were rumblings about rising prices.

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent rumblings The volcano’s eruption follows significant volcanic activities, including 50 in two hours, up from the average eight to 10 activities per day. —Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 18 June 2025

Republican rumblings over spending So far, polls suggest that Mr. Trump’s varied supporters are generally sticking with him, although with signs of clear concern about the potential pocketbook effect of tariffs on consumer prices. —Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025

There were rumblings at the trade deadline KD wanted to land with the Celtics or Knicks. —Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025

With the Kevin Durant trade rumblings getting louder and the NBA Draft less than two weeks away, major roster moves around the league will be made soon. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rumbling

• bumbling
• crumbling
• fumbling
• grumbling
• humbling
• mumbling
• stumbling
• tumbling