thunder

verb

Definition of thundernext
1
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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2
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 When two black holes collide, their song ripples through the very fabric of existence, creating a thundering chorus of oscillations in spacetime that echo across the universe like the fading gong of a bell. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 Returning for its fourth installment, PierPlay took over a portion of the iconic Santa Monica Pier, adding the vibes of thundering dance music to a truly unique community event. — Danny Klein, SPIN, 26 June 2026 This question was answered in the thundering affirmative by two groups of late-19th-century Protestant social activists whose retail legacies continue, even now, to thrive across all 50 states. — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 In the massive stadium in Inglewood, California, usually home to football games, the stands thundered with the roar of fans. — ABC News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for thunder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunder
  1. roar
  2. shout
  3. growl
  4. yell
  5. cry
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  • San Francisco serves as a prime example of how the roaring AI industry is helping drive economic growth more broadly, but masking the economic inequality of lower-and-middle-income families.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Hale pointed toward the sky and urged them to look up as three military jets roared above the crowd.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • One day while sitting on the porch, Sarah appeared out of nowhere, running towards them, shouting for them.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • The crew and the two witnesses said one of the three men got out with a dog and then moved aggressively towards the crew while shouting racial slurs targeted at the photographer.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of shout
Verb
  • 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
  • Could the growling creature be responsible for the gouges by Zampanò’s dead body?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Definition of growl
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  • Other people at the scene can be heard yelling that the cash was not evidence and did not belong to the officer.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Interviews with the pilots, flight attendants, and fellow passengers revealed Cook had gotten up during takeoff and then ran forward while yelling, per the affidavit.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of yell
Verb
  • Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Mexico lost that game on penalties but Aguirre was not crying because of his red card or the result.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of cry

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“Thunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunder. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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