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Recent Examples of rumbled
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.
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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
Seahawks corner Devon Witherspoon created the fumble on a blitz, and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu picked up the ball and rumbled 45 yards for the score.
—CBS News, 9 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
In the final minute, Lakers fans rumbled the arena with a collective chant calling for Bronny James to enter the game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Plows rumbled along the streets to clear snow and spread salt throughout the morning.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins scooped the ball and rumbled 33 yards for a touchdown.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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
Seahawks corner Devon Witherspoon created the fumble on a blitz, and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu picked up the ball and rumbled 45 yards for the score.
—CBS News, 9 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
In the final minute, Lakers fans rumbled the arena with a collective chant calling for Bronny James to enter the game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Plows rumbled along the streets to clear snow and spread salt throughout the morning.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins scooped the ball and rumbled 33 yards for a touchdown.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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