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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Remember when there were rumblings that Bezos and Sanchez were to become man and wife in Aspen last December at Kevin Costner’s ranch? Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025 Although there have been rumblings of a strong spring for the former Pro Bowler, there has been more buzz surrounding a future benching for Wilson, more than anything. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 The rumbling stirs the horses; the dogs whimper and cower beneath the porch, like when a wolf stalked the property, months before. Literary Hub, 11 June 2025 There have been recent rumblings about the possibility of a new Summer House series, a New York City–set show about these longtime friends at a different stage in their lives, similar to what Bravo did by spinning off The Valley from Vanderpump Rules. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 June 2025 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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