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Recent Examples of rumble
Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Khan’s apparent lack of concern for Diana’s status in that first encounter set the tone for the rest of their relationship, which rumbled along in relative secrecy throughout 1996 and into the summer of 1997.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Perhaps the sequel’s best scene is the rumble that happens toward the series’ end, in which two sides approach each other holding umbrellas and then fight in the rain and mud.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Thankfully, results have improved on the pitch of late, but the row in the boardroom has rumbled all the way to the High Court in London, where Gillingham’s majority owner Brad Galinson and the club itself have filed a claim against former owner Paul Scally.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Khan’s apparent lack of concern for Diana’s status in that first encounter set the tone for the rest of their relationship, which rumbled along in relative secrecy throughout 1996 and into the summer of 1997.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
When the aqueduct is running, those who enter the facility will hear the rumble of rushing water.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Perhaps the sequel’s best scene is the rumble that happens toward the series’ end, in which two sides approach each other holding umbrellas and then fight in the rain and mud.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumble
Verb
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The sight of Richard Parker, a growling behemoth of musculature and whiskers, is the most fearsome.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Insider tip Don’t assume the only way to experience the bush is in a growling 4x4—what about an all-natural encounter instead?—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Rather, magma, gases and briny fluids were interacting in a hydrothermal network — a system with activities that were not fully understood — to produce the volcano’s zombie rumblings.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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Owens’ departure — along with various staff rumblings that have accompanied it — is seen as a smoke signal of sorts to Redstone, a cautionary note about what could happen to the program if it’s not allowed to continue in truly independent fashion.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dean grumbled and backed off when a long line formed at the theater box office and the concert sold-out in a flash.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Trump grumbled during a White House meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
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“Rumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumble. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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