Synonyms of rumbling

rumbling 1 of 2

noun

as in whisper

Related Words

• whisper
• whispering
• intimation
• hint
• noise
• propaganda
• tale
• rumor
• buzz
• hearsay
• gossip
• talk
• disinformation
• report
• dish
• scuttlebutt
• scandal
• tattle
• word
• dirt
• urban legend

rumbling

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verb

present participle of rumble

as in growling

to make a low heavy rolling sound

when thunder rumbled in the distant sky, we wisely began packing up our picnic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growling
• grumbling
• rolling
• thundering
• drumming
• bellowing
• booming
• lumbering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rumbling

Noun

Any second, surely, Dad’s tan Mercedes would glide into view and start its rumbling, lumbering ascent up the gravel drive. — Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026

The rumbling of a hidden ocean, along a rugged coastline covered by mist. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026

Verb

Grief has always been at the core of the French Cuban twin duo’s work, but joy spills over in the rumbling electronic-R&B production, dramatic strings, and exultant hand percussion of Offering, their first album as independent artists. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided. — Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 24 June 2026