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as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
as we got closer, the waterfall thundered louder and louder
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a hotheaded man who was always thundering about the crooks and idiots running the government
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Recent Examples of thunder
Scalia, the thundering originalist, and Ginsburg, the determined progressive, could hardly have been much further apart in their legal philosophies.
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Kathie Conwell, a 10-year Plaza resident, said that in recent years, the sound and sight of cars and motorcycles screeching or thundering through the Plaza had practically become a summer routine.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
In the early hours of June 22, the world watched as the full weight of American resolve thundered down on Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
—Mike Pence, National Review, 10 July 2025
Must have been a lot of us Boomers inside the Long Center's Dell Hall when honoree Gary Clark Jr. was joined by thundering fellow legends Jimmie Vaughan and Billy Gibbons.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Kathie Conwell, a 10-year Plaza resident, said that in recent years, the sound and sight of cars and motorcycles screeching or thundering through the Plaza had practically become a summer routine.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
In the early hours of June 22, the world watched as the full weight of American resolve thundered down on Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
—Mike Pence, National Review, 10 July 2025
Must have been a lot of us Boomers inside the Long Center's Dell Hall when honoree Gary Clark Jr. was joined by thundering fellow legends Jimmie Vaughan and Billy Gibbons.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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To mark the milestone, after performance No. 3,535, producer Jeffrey Seller invited all of them to the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime curtain call, drawing roaring applause and emotional ovations.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to his company’s roaring IPO, his net worth has soared to $5 billion.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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After beating Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins in a 1-on-1 drill to start Tuesday’s joint practice, Mitchell shouted in the direction of several media members who witnessed him make Wiggins look bad at the line of scrimmage.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Thelma was the only one who kept rushing forward, shouting, Harold is shot!—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump growled when a reporter asked about Bondi’s conclusion.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Weaving through fair ride lines and fanning away the heat at the California State Fair will leave you with a growling stomach.—
Kat Tran
Updated July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Umpire Mark Wegner #14 and manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees yell at each other during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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On Monday morning, Florence Welch posted a video of herself digging a hole and yelling in it… First of all, relatable.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
11 Aug. 2025
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Cena even blamed Truth for making that kid in Brussels cry.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And if home security’s been on your list, the Eufy Video Doorbell is a steal with 50% off and sharp 2K video, local storage, and smart alerts that don’t cry wolf.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Thunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunder. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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