1
as in growled
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the car's engine roared as it sped away
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2
as in shouted
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 laughed
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 roared
Weather officials have forecast heavy rain and snow on Thursday and Friday due to the passage of Cyclone Montha, which roared into India’s southeastern state of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The market roared to all-time records on Friday when the release of September consumer inflation data overshadowed concerns around tariffs and sky-high valuations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
In the latter game, the 76ers roared back from a 10-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter to secure a victory.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Broncos’ offense roared to life against a beleaguered Dallas defense Sunday, continuing a high-flying run that started with their 33-point fourth quarter last weekend.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
For ten days in July, fighter jets roared, infantry exchanged fire in crowded streets, and mobile missile launchers twirled their payloads from sandy beachheads as part of its annual Han Kuang exercises.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The audience roared like thunder as Hendrix was lowered back down and safely unbuckled from her harness.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, critical voices roared out.
—Dan Beck, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Patrick Collins tossed four touchdown passes as Milton (6-1) roared back with 28 unanswered points to earn a 35-20 Bay State Conference win over Walpole.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The market roared to all-time records on Friday when the release of September consumer inflation data overshadowed concerns around tariffs and sky-high valuations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
In the latter game, the 76ers roared back from a 10-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter to secure a victory.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Broncos’ offense roared to life against a beleaguered Dallas defense Sunday, continuing a high-flying run that started with their 33-point fourth quarter last weekend.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
For ten days in July, fighter jets roared, infantry exchanged fire in crowded streets, and mobile missile launchers twirled their payloads from sandy beachheads as part of its annual Han Kuang exercises.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The audience roared like thunder as Hendrix was lowered back down and safely unbuckled from her harness.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, critical voices roared out.
—Dan Beck, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Patrick Collins tossed four touchdown passes as Milton (6-1) roared back with 28 unanswered points to earn a 35-20 Bay State Conference win over Walpole.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roared
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Those who predicted a doomed future for all of humanity called us addicts and criminals, leeches and slime (and way worse things) because we were detested, shouted at, dragged by our arms across bedrooms and public sporting events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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In April, the couple navigated another mid-episode interruption — this time from an audience member who shouted out during an interview with actor Christopher Meloni.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Foreign dignitaries and leaders openly laughed at the president during a 2018 United Nations General Assembly address.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jeter quipped as Betts laughed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the housing units that concealed this bloody event, a truck rumbled along the road, a basketball bounced, children squealed, the sounds foreign, from another world.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The big man got up and rumbled 38 yards down the field to the Denver 45-yard line.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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The man's cellmate, according to court documents, yelled to a nearby officer.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Moviegoers' comic enjoyment was so prominent that at one point, a foul-mouthed viewer yelled for everyone to shut up.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex panned the camera past a candle from As ever's holiday product drop (one of the two candles was inspired by her royal wedding to Prince Harry), giggled and showed her two rescue dogs.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the tow truck went flying through the air as both boys giggled.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 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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Cameras panned to him as public address announcer Bob Ford bellowed his name with the starting lineup.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Parents waved from the curb, cried in the parking lot, and maybe sent a care package two weeks later.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sky Roberts, the brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein accuser, cried when reflecting on how his sister would have reacted to the removal of the former prince's title and honors.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Steve screamed, as those around him celebrated.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Across America, Halloween spending is expected to reach record levels this year, including large crowds waiting for their chance to be chased, startled and screamed at.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Roared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roared. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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