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Recent Examples of rumbling
Ross Scarano, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Rather, magma, gases and briny fluids were interacting in a hydrothermal network — a system with activities that were not fully understood — to produce the volcano’s zombie rumblings.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Owens’ departure — along with various staff rumblings that have accompanied it — is seen as a smoke signal of sorts to Redstone, a cautionary note about what could happen to the program if it’s not allowed to continue in truly independent fashion.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Also, if the rumblings about this being the summer of offer sheets become reality, Peterka would be a logical target for other teams.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Noun
With his rumbling, stentorian voice, Woods locates unusual pockets inside of beats and deploys a dense, pictorial songwriting style that Earl Sweatshirt compared to Public Enemy’s Chuck D, both in volume and his relationship to rhythm.
—Ross Scarano, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Rather, magma, gases and briny fluids were interacting in a hydrothermal network — a system with activities that were not fully understood — to produce the volcano’s zombie rumblings.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Owens’ departure — along with various staff rumblings that have accompanied it — is seen as a smoke signal of sorts to Redstone, a cautionary note about what could happen to the program if it’s not allowed to continue in truly independent fashion.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Also, if the rumblings about this being the summer of offer sheets become reality, Peterka would be a logical target for other teams.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumbling
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Both Louisiana singers luxuriate at the point where a whisper becomes a coo, and both have crafted gossamer pop with Swedish producers.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say: Aromas of rich caramel and a whisper of spice.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Call barging, call queues, monitoring/whispering, virtual receptionist, and voicemail service features are easy to find, and most have just a simple toggle.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Popular triggers include whispering, tapping and crinkling, and many ASMRtists (great name, huh?) offer roleplays in their videos.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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There are intimations of down-home prosperity, like horn blasts in the fog.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
21 May 2025
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Worse, intimations of foreign involvement might trigger a nuclear war, Johnson warned.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Things are going to get crazy, eliminate the noise.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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From the Guentzel, Burns and (both) Rantanen trades, to the signing of Orlov and the blockbuster deal that started it all — Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to Calgary for Dougie Hamilton, Micheal Ferland and Adam Fox — Carolina isn’t afraid to make noise.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Toguri was charged with broadcasting propaganda on Tokyo’s airwaves that toyed with the morale of American military personnel.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The truth about cannabis was suppressed by fear-mongering propaganda which exaggerated its negative claims.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumbling. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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