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
The Tea Party sprang out of the grass roots and roared at befuddled Congressional representatives in town halls across the country.
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Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The Volunteers roared out to a 15-2 start the following spring before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but something was clearly brewing in Knoxville.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Last fall, an early-season storm roared in.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Polio roared back in Nigeria, leaving more than 2,500 children disabled.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The Aggies roared back, scoring seven runs and refusing to relinquish the lead for the rest of the game.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
But the RedHawks roared back and, within four minutes, were back up 13.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
His teammates lifted him up in celebration, and Bumila pumped a fist as the crowd roared in pandemonium.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The crowd got hot when Junior Caminero homered off Paul Skenes and roared a few more times when Team USA’s Gunnar Henderson tied the game and Roman Anthony hit the go-ahead dinger.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The Volunteers roared out to a 15-2 start the following spring before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but something was clearly brewing in Knoxville.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Last fall, an early-season storm roared in.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Polio roared back in Nigeria, leaving more than 2,500 children disabled.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The Aggies roared back, scoring seven runs and refusing to relinquish the lead for the rest of the game.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
But the RedHawks roared back and, within four minutes, were back up 13.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
His teammates lifted him up in celebration, and Bumila pumped a fist as the crowd roared in pandemonium.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The crowd got hot when Junior Caminero homered off Paul Skenes and roared a few more times when Team USA’s Gunnar Henderson tied the game and Roman Anthony hit the go-ahead dinger.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roared
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The jaguar growled, whirled and bit off the protruding head of the arrow.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Come on, the gunman growled, turning and walking and beckoning with the pistol for Adi to follow.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cigarette smoke fogged the air, copyboys ran in and out, everyone shouted and no one listened.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Steve shouted, in Hertzberg’s recollection.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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In particular, cast member Heidi Gardner at one point laughed so hard that the sketch ground to a halt for about 20 seconds, as the audience cheered with delight.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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And for those who loved him, who grew up with him, who laughed at the jokes and meant every one of them as a compliment — he will not be easily forgotten.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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Panthers fans excitedly rumbled in his mentions.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Two skiers died and five others were injured on Saturday when an avalanche rumbled down on them in the Italian Alps, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, the mountain rescue service said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Those who yelled were drowned out by the chanting and singing.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit also said that when complaints were made about the harassment, they were not properly investigated and the employees were subject to retaliation, including being given double shifts, being accused of wrongdoing and being berated and yelled at by supervisors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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After letting out a cathartic scream, Madigan giggled.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Taking a deep breath, the Quantico alum giggled and then, leaning over, plunged her face straight into the ice.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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At the dilapidated Ring of Bookan, a herd of bulls trundled toward me and bellowed, forcing me to retreat.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
24 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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Jonathan Kennedy, a tow truck operator, cried too.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Classmates held pink flowers and cried, and her grandparents thanked everyone for coming.—
Angela George,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Roared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roared. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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