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
Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The roars were back at the Riv on Thursday … and so was the rain.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The voices create almost double the effect on animals as the roars of lions.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The Italians managed to take the lead by almost 2 full seconds in the final lap to the roars of the home crowd.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Holloway delivers a phenomenal leading performance, not least because of its unstinting focus on all-consuming desire, and it was duly greeted by great roars of approval at Sunday afternoon’s opening.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Mary Ours, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Those roars generate the same noise that Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have basked in time and again.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Cold front on the way As a potent storm roars across the Great Lakes, a strong cold front will move across the eastern half of the United States in mid-March.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
The inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington roars into the city’s Entertainment District starting with practice sessions Friday before culminating with the NTT IndyCar Series race Sunday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Big Tech roars back Megacap tech stocks are making their comeback, finally.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
In an art gallery in Long Beach, a makeshift coffee shop roars in the corner.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
There where the long street roars, hath been The stillness of the central sea.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, the day of reckoning for Social Security and Medicare looms just seven years out, and the national debt roars toward an astounding $39 trillion.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
Could Jacob Bridgeman hear the roars for Rory McIlroy’s 30-foot make and still finish?
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The roars were back at the Riv on Thursday … and so was the rain.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The voices create almost double the effect on animals as the roars of lions.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The Italians managed to take the lead by almost 2 full seconds in the final lap to the roars of the home crowd.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Holloway delivers a phenomenal leading performance, not least because of its unstinting focus on all-consuming desire, and it was duly greeted by great roars of approval at Sunday afternoon’s opening.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
When thunder roars, go indoors!
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Those roars generate the same noise that Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have basked in time and again.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Cold front on the way As a potent storm roars across the Great Lakes, a strong cold front will move across the eastern half of the United States in mid-March.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
The inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington roars into the city’s Entertainment District starting with practice sessions Friday before culminating with the NTT IndyCar Series race Sunday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Big Tech roars back Megacap tech stocks are making their comeback, finally.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
In an art gallery in Long Beach, a makeshift coffee shop roars in the corner.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
There where the long street roars, hath been The stillness of the central sea.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, the day of reckoning for Social Security and Medicare looms just seven years out, and the national debt roars toward an astounding $39 trillion.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roars
Noun
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Hearing protection is recommended, especially for young children and those sensitive to loud noises.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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These noises could have aided with communication, helping the animals sync up for the birthing effort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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China holds Tibet without noticeable bother, commits crimes against its Uyghur Muslim minority with impunity, launches acts of aggression against its neighbors in the South China Sea, and growls off any court or tribunal that looks askance—which few do.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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And as the person behind the camera approaches the pit bull, the dog growls and barks while standing in a fearful crouch.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Wh-what if Donald shouts at me?—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Monday night, in a 5-4 vote that drew some murmurs and shouts from the crowd, the council did not move the request for the money out of committee.—
Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The remark drew a mix of gasps, murmurs and laughs from others in the room.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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And Newton kept the crowd going with screams and laughs through tonight’s screening, sitting right behind her co-star Shawn Hatosy.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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In response to howls of protest, the commission has agreed to a 180-day moratorium on severing the ties with PBS.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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As the howls got louder, the mother eagle woke up.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sustained support from the strings gives way to watery ripples and busy chatters, with piquant harmonic implications.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since then, there have been chatters about a revival of GQ China, with some claiming that Jonathan Newhouse personally intervened to improve the relationship between Condé Nast and the Chinese authorities, hoping for a new permit.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The first one arrives after 10 this evening and will bring rain, and some storm rumbles to our area.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The whole mountain rumbles when an avalanche rolls off it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Roars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roars. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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