thunder

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Recent Examples of thunder Sam Byram thunders into a tackle in Middlesbrough’s half, killing one of their moves dead, turning the ball over in the process. Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Their small sacrifices have given Weil a thundering fundraising lead: nearly $10 million and counting, to Fine’s roughly $1 million (various sources report different figures) more than half of which appears to be his own money. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025 On Monday, there was a lob to Adebayo for a thundering dunk and a pinpoint 60-foot outlet pass to Ware for a hook shot. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 As the evening presses forward, a shrill scream goes thundering across the third floor, and the camera pans to showcase A.B. lying dead in the game room. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thunder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunder
Verb
  • Before the players even reached the court, the home crowd roared as camera crews displayed the defending champions on the jumbotron.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
  • Every time Dylan picked up a harmonica, the crowd roared.
    Brady Gerber, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Traditionally, the upside down American flag signals distress, and that was the mood expressed as speakers shouted, cried and chanted with the crowd of around 100 people.
    Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
  • The rhythmic track—where there are no lyrics, only shout outs to the album’s collaborators—sets the perfect tone for the cultural-statement-making production: a strong blend of Cuban timba, rumba and hard-hitting bass and claves.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • The sight of Richard Parker, a growling behemoth of musculature and whiskers, is the most fearsome.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
  • Insider tip Don’t assume the only way to experience the bush is in a growling 4x4—what about an all-natural encounter instead?
    Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Related Stories Man Attacked by Shark at Popular Seaside Jetty Woman Killed in Florida Alligator Attack That Husband Tried to Fight Off After attempting to yell at the coyote to scare it off, the coyote continued to bite him.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • About 30 minutes later, Combs arrived, yelling and banging on the door with a hammer, Morgan testified.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Traditionally, the upside down American flag signals distress, and that was the mood expressed as speakers shouted, cried and chanted with the crowd of around 100 people.
    Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
  • Giles and Benham cajoled a devastated squad — several players were crying — and told them they would get promoted the next season.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 May 2025

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“Thunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunder. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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