roared

past tense of roar

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of roared The Cowboys roared back from a 14-3 deficit to improve to 3-1 for the first time since 2021. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 One hundred years ago, one of the most destructive hurricanes in South Florida history roared ashore, devastating communities, killing hundreds and dealing an economic blow that some historians say took the region decades to fully overcome. — Hank Tester, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 After the longest offseason of the Andy Reid era in Kansas City, the Chiefs roared into the 2026 season with a resounding 31-10 triumph over the Denver Broncos. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 The crowd roared as the ball sailed into the second deck, mere feet away from what would have been the 300th home run of Alonso’s career. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, after an 0-3 start, Lockport roared to life with a 38-15 win over previously unbeaten Lincoln-Way West. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 The two schools started playing one another in 1894 – actually seven years before the game against Mississippi State got its start – and, fueled by proximity and excellence, roared through the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s with meaningful games. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 They were roared forward by the home crowd in the 82nd minute on the counter-attack, only to pause and turn back to groans of frustration. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 In 2019, as Pelosi’s unpopularity roared, 15 Democrats refused to vote for her on the House floor. — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roared
Verb
  • Since then, Barkley has growled at several other people, and all but one have been diagnosed with some type of cancer, Dozier said.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
  • At the other end of our road, the cranes of the docks loomed — great Stothert and Pitt machines that growled overhead like something out of Star Wars, guarding the scale and mystery of the River Thames.
    — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • During her speech, SZA shouted out New Jersey’s own Lauryn Hill, who attended the same high school as her.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Suddenly the question isn't something being shouted across cable-news panels.
    — Jonathan Flora OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • To her credit, Buonantony rolled with the punches and laughed it off with her colleagues after the fact.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Over courses of ravioli, New York strip steak, and whole roasted artichokes, the duo laughed and chatted with family, patrons, Knicks fans, and Towns’s teammate Jordan Clarkson.
    — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On the Chiefs’ second-longest gain of the young season, tight end Travis Kelce shook a tackle and rumbled 59 yards after hauling in a short pass from Patrick Mahomes.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The race car was painted in Miami Dolphins colors and rumbled like a Boeing 747.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Around five people stood nearby, and yelled at the agent to stop.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Some demonstrators cursed at police officers holding riot shields, while others yelled out as passing cars honked in support of the protest.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Brandy and Goldberg smiled and giggled throughout the entire show, full of joy as the models twirled and commanded the runway in pieces ranging from cocktail dresses to red carpet-worthy gowns.
    — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Say Cheese Frances giggled through another fruit song (this one about a banana) with her Papa.
    — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And in response, the crowd bellowed out, daring to be the loudest crowd of the day.
    — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Harbour bellowed as co-star Winona Ryder, by his side, made an expression of amazement that turned into a meme.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Several stars, pros, and judges cried during the Dancing With the Stars season 35 premiere.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Interviewees describe hacking little girls’ phones to see when their fathers came home and then bombing their houses, listening while the people on the line screamed and pleaded for help, while mothers cried over their burning daughters.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Roared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roared. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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