1
as in noises
a violent shouting
a roar went up from the crowd when the verdict was read
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2
as in rattles
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the roar of the machinery in the factory
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as in growls
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the car's engine roared as it sped away
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as in shouts
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 laughs
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 roars
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
When thunder roars, go indoors!
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors!
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
All is quiet until, 20 years later, the past roars back, threatening both their lives.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The powerful forces can make the difference between a hurricane that roars ashore and one that spins relatively harmlessly out to sea.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The movie roars to life but seemingly forgets to breathe.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, no matter how loud the new guard roars, gospel royalty commands the room.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Those roars, generated at Maryland’s own Caves Valley Golf Club, should not fade into memory.
—Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
The former Argentina national team midfielder hopes that the roars of the crowd can carry over to the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Apple Music anchor Ebro Darden takes the stage, DJ D-Nice drops down the volume and Carey and SZA take the stage to roars from the rabid fans in the audience, who have been waiting outside all afternoon.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
When thunder roars, go indoors!
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors!
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
All is quiet until, 20 years later, the past roars back, threatening both their lives.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The powerful forces can make the difference between a hurricane that roars ashore and one that spins relatively harmlessly out to sea.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The movie roars to life but seemingly forgets to breathe.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, no matter how loud the new guard roars, gospel royalty commands the room.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Those roars, generated at Maryland’s own Caves Valley Golf Club, should not fade into memory.
—Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roars
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Dreamegg Sound Machine If hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or total silence keeps you from getting sleep, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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If your dog is afraid of loud noises, like fireworks or thunder, try not to leave them alone during those events.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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They are known to work in teams when hunting, and communicate with chirps, growls, whistles and body language.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Go grab your passport, a wad of bail money, and enough thirst for wine that growls at history and food that tastes like the ocean punched you in the mouth.—
John Noakes,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Time Out rightly shouts out Isseido Booksellers, a two-story treasure trove of antique books.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ben shouts out of his car window.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In response, the Marvel star just laughs.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jones laughs instead of screams.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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Early impressions from frequent chatters decry the bot's more corporate, less effusively creative tone.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At the mall’s free Rain Show feature, water literally pours out of the ceiling as dramatic thunder rumbles.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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When a military convoy rumbles past, no one seems to notice.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Roars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roars. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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