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as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
a roaring party that annoyed the neighbors mightily
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2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
the roaring mining town attracted job seekers eager to share in the boom
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as in very
to a great degree
we had a roaring good time at the party
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as in growling
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the car's engine roared as it sped away
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as in shouting
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
when we arrived at the house we could hear our friend roaring at someone inside, so we discreetly left
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as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long
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Recent Examples of roaring
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2025
The 89-year-old child psychologist transformed a corner of the conservative movement into a roaring political force that shaped the national conversation and became the de facto base of the modern Republican Party that embraced performative piety as a precondition for viability.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
During the costly possession when the Rebels let the shot clock expire with 41 seconds left, Thienou surprised her coach by passing up a shot while the crowd was roaring and clearly distracting the visitors.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
In fact, it’s been extensively covered as the fiber art with perhaps the biggest roaring comeback, particularly during COVID.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2025
The 89-year-old child psychologist transformed a corner of the conservative movement into a roaring political force that shaped the national conversation and became the de facto base of the modern Republican Party that embraced performative piety as a precondition for viability.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Linda Cardellini offers up a killer breakdown to the roaring chorus of the lawn guy’s infernal leaf blower.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
During the costly possession when the Rebels let the shot clock expire with 41 seconds left, Thienou surprised her coach by passing up a shot while the crowd was roaring and clearly distracting the visitors.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roaring
Adjective
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After a steal and dunk by Reed put UConn back up by six, Huskies coach Dan Hurley began waving his arms wildly at the fans behind his bench, exhorting them to be louder.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In order to make sure horses keep their cool among loud, unpredictable crowds, officers do desensitization training with speakers, sirens, inflatable tube men, kazoos, fireworks, flags and all manner of annoyances.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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No one in this industry is really thriving, and that’s truer now than ever.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and an array of other thriving businesses, The Stroll was a Black creative and cultural hub that became known as the jazz capital of the world.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bartle may have been right, but for some Chiefs fans and stadium developers with billions of public dollars at stake, that state line probably feels very real.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the innocent visit turns ugly when Alice keeps growling at a wall.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Then, while there was still enough light to see them plainly, the two came stalking out of the brush, growling and muttering.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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The scene quickly becomes chaotic with shouting on both sides.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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What was disturbing were people who sped past a foot away from elderly people, shouting obscenities with faces twisted in hatred.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Airline customers aren’t laughing, at least right now.—
John Seewer,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The incessant sales pitches are buffeted by the usual deafening pounding music, which makes Vin Scully Avenue seem like Las Vegas Boulevard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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That didn’t stop the Chicago Blackhawks from giving Bears coach Ben Johnson a shoutout — one that was met with a deafening roar from the United Center.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Even when the business appeared to be booming, the television landscape was changing as episode orders shrank and the time between seasons grew.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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With its sales booming, Apple went public in late 1980 at $22 per share, which translates into 10 cents per share after adjusting for stock splits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roaring. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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