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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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025
Much like other brands in the Stellantis portfolio — such as Ram and Dodge — Jeep has indicated that the age of gas-guzzling, rumbling engines is not yet over as the company tempers its approach to electrification under a less restrictive government.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
With that in mind, some rumblings have started coming up about Davis' future in Dallas.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2025
Any rumblings Sullivan might change his mind and stick around for another Democratic governor?
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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