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Recent Examples of rumbled
Panthers fans excitedly rumbled in his mentions.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
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, 21 Mar. 2026
Storms rumbled across much of the Lone Star State overnight as a Pacific low pressure system pushed into the region, pulling in a steady stream of moisture and interacting with an already unstable atmosphere across Central Texas.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Somehow both seriously luxurious and utterly relaxed, this flax linen duvet cover and shams merge the material’s trademark rumbled look with a sophisticated edge, literally.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
When a catastrophic avalanche rumbled over a stretch of the High Sierra, dozens of law enforcement officers scoured the mountainside for a group of 15 skiers, including four mountain guides.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Teens dished out nachos and sugary elephant ears to hungry fairgoers in a brand-new kitchen, even as the 65-year-old milkshake machine still rumbled against a far wall.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Thunder claps rumbled like explosions, shook homes and sent animals scattering for safe cover.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The smell of methanol racing fuel and the buzz of anticipation filled Lucas Oil Stadium as a procession of monster trucks rumbled into position for Monster Jam’s two-show weekend on January 31 and February 1.
—Travis Lacoss, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
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, 21 Mar. 2026
Storms rumbled across much of the Lone Star State overnight as a Pacific low pressure system pushed into the region, pulling in a steady stream of moisture and interacting with an already unstable atmosphere across Central Texas.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Somehow both seriously luxurious and utterly relaxed, this flax linen duvet cover and shams merge the material’s trademark rumbled look with a sophisticated edge, literally.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
When a catastrophic avalanche rumbled over a stretch of the High Sierra, dozens of law enforcement officers scoured the mountainside for a group of 15 skiers, including four mountain guides.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Teens dished out nachos and sugary elephant ears to hungry fairgoers in a brand-new kitchen, even as the 65-year-old milkshake machine still rumbled against a far wall.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Thunder claps rumbled like explosions, shook homes and sent animals scattering for safe cover.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The smell of methanol racing fuel and the buzz of anticipation filled Lucas Oil Stadium as a procession of monster trucks rumbled into position for Monster Jam’s two-show weekend on January 31 and February 1.
—Travis Lacoss, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumbled
growled
Verb
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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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“Rumbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumbled. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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