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Recent Examples of rumbling
Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
The Star reached out to Amazon after hearing rumblings of the plans inside the Missouri Capitol.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
Recent rumblings The volcano’s eruption follows significant volcanic activities, including 50 in two hours, up from the average eight to 10 activities per day.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Republican rumblings over spending So far, polls suggest that Mr. Trump’s varied supporters are generally sticking with him, although with signs of clear concern about the potential pocketbook effect of tariffs on consumer prices.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
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Verb
Though there were some rumblings, no one turned in petitions to challenge actions of the Maryland General Assembly via referendum this year, state elections officials say.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
The Star reached out to Amazon after hearing rumblings of the plans inside the Missouri Capitol.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
Recent rumblings The volcano’s eruption follows significant volcanic activities, including 50 in two hours, up from the average eight to 10 activities per day.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Republican rumblings over spending So far, polls suggest that Mr. Trump’s varied supporters are generally sticking with him, although with signs of clear concern about the potential pocketbook effect of tariffs on consumer prices.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumbling
Noun
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On a sunlit slope above the Aegean, the ruins of an old Greek estate whisper stories of power, legacy, and familial pride.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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What was once spoken only in whispers, if at all, by our mothers and grandmothers, is now trending on TikTok.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Combs' family was seated in the front row, and his daughters could be seen whispering to each other.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Call center features, such as call barging, monitoring, and whispering, aren't available, however.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here, in a cheerfully cartoonish form, were intimations of just that.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2025
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Years of solitude, sharpened by intimations of mortality, have cracked the banker’s sense of certainty.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Some commercial leaf blowers are even louder, generating 115 decibels of noise up close and 100 decibels at 50 feet.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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In a world where longevity has become a wellness megatrend, dominated by a growing number of companies offering scans, tests, lifestyle hacks, and more, Topol is eager to cut through the noise.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Noun
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In an outraged response, a vicious backlash took hold—one that used violence, legislation, and propaganda to halt their progress.—
Stacey Abrams,
Essence,
4 July 2025
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The season traces the brutal machinery of empire: propaganda, collaborators, betrayal and the looming massacre of civilians on Ghorman, a peaceful planet crushed for daring to protest.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumbling. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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