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noun

Definition of rumblingnext
as in whisper

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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

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Recent Examples of rumbling
Noun
When people hear rumblings of bad news, their anxiety begins to fester. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 There have been rumblings of discontent among Labour Party MPs and large sections of the electorate for some time. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Verb
With a favorable 2026 schedule, donors warming up and quarterback Nico Iamaleava on board, UCLA’s football bandwagon is rumbling back to life. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 This ground beef casserole will satisfy all the rumbling stomachs at your table. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rumbling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumbling
  1. whisper
  2. growling
  3. whispering
  4. intimation
  5. hint
  6. noise
  7. propaganda
Noun
  • Moves for Anan Khalaili and Zavier Gozo are being finalised, and with both able to play right wing-back, there are whispers Daniel Munoz may be sold.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That is, the ability to provide the benefits of modern speech interfaces without the need for users to speak audibly, even at a whisper.
    — Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of whisper
Verb
  • As Koji’s character is thrust into a cage at an underground prison brawl, Momoa’s Blanka can be heard growling off screen.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Definition of growling
Noun
  • The pair crossed the finish arm in arm, Pogačar whispering in his teammate’s ear to keep pedaling to the line.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • If doubt starts whispering, do not micromanage everyone’s perception of you.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of whispering
Noun
  • Any intimations of exclusivity have gone out the window, just like the liquor bottles, condoms — and one TV — flung from balconies.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Lately, those intimations have hit closer to home.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Definition of intimation
Noun
  • And given the lunar ice’s likely extreme age, Dell’Agnello says, tracing its history would offer hints about the origins of Earth’s water as well.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In overtime versus Penn State, Moore had a wide-open touchdown to Kenyon Sadiq on the corner route but quickly found the checkdown at the first hint of pressure.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • That study did not analyze the noise that would be made when officers are at the site outside of business hours.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The taxis carry four passengers, reach speeds of up to 150 mph and produce far less noise and zero operating emissions compared with traditional helicopters.
    — Mike Barnes for The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of noise
Noun
  • The story is set in 1943, when, having occupied Belgium, the Nazis turn the national newspaper Le Soir into their propaganda tool.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The story is set in 1943, when, having occupied Belgium, the nazis turn the national newspaper Le Soir into their propaganda tool.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of propaganda

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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumbling. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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