1
as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he was growling about how much work he had to do
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2
as in roared
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the neighbor's dog growls every time we pass the house
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While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025 -
But after the game, responding to questions from the media, the Cleveland Cavaliers complained about Green, who was just one technical foul away from an automatic one-game suspension.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fans roared and whistled during a standing ovation.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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After going 74-88 last season, the Blue Jays defied expectations and roared through the regular season with a 94-68 record.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Hurricanes capped their scoring late in the fourth quarter when offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa took a backward pass from Beck and rumbled into the end zone for a 3-yard rushing touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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And like the last time, Tillman rumbled down the field for a 23-yard return.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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With this vote, you guys just screamed from the rooftops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The announcer screamed into the microphone.—
Sara Schiff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The same 60 Minutes that Trump bellowed against and sued over edits to a sit-down with Kamala Harris last year — a lawsuit that held up David Ellison‘s $8 billion purchase of Paramount until a $16 million payout was handed over to a gloating POTUS.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
1 Nov. 2025
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In the locker room, fellow pass-rusher extraordinaire Jonathon Cooper smacked Bonitto’s shoulders and bellowed his praises to a gaggle of reporters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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McConnell grumbled about the government choosing to provide partial benefits, which requires states to reprogram their systems ‒ a process that could take days or weeks depending on the state.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once the launchpad for Oscar juggernauts from Slumdog Millionaire to La La Land, TIFF has in recent years watched rivals Venice and Telluride siphon away its prestige premieres, while buyers grumbled about thinner slates and softer deal flow.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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As for one consistent complaint heard muttered amid bleary-eyed guests of the former Standard, Schrager confirms the appropriate adjustments have been made.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the other 3%, often muttered by students prospectively examining transfer applications, is distinct.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Growled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growled. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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