as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
the preacher delivered a thundering speech on the decline of morality in modern society
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as in roaring
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 shouting
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 thundering
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The track is filled with operatic vocals, a thundering choir, and a rich, swelling orchestra backing her — plus, there are cameos from Björk and Yves Tumor as well.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The disorientation and disgust that so many people experienced in response to Trump’s thundering, violent proclamations is important.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The resort is separated from the neighborhood’s upscale boutiques and fast-food restaurants by six-lane Poseidonos Avenue, with thundering traffic around the clock.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s a lot of musical material in this 10-minute overture, and Orozco-Estrada mined it all, from singing melodies to a brief fugue-like passage that migrated through the strings to a thundering climax.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Harper somehow split the pair of Brooklyn defenders, briefly losing control of the ball, before re-gathering and charging through a wide open lane for a thundering dunk.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
These sequences of process and investigation are captured with all the verve and nerve-wracking tension of a slick spy thriller, aided by a detailed, thundering soundscape sure to leave you on edge.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
By the time Jackson was honored at the 2024 Democratic Convention, his once-thundering voice was silenced by an incurable neurological disorder.
—Mark Whitaker, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
When the lights go out and the sound of 20 engines thundering to life cuts through the crowd’s silent anticipation, all eyes in the grandstands will fix on the race for 56 laps.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The track is filled with operatic vocals, a thundering choir, and a rich, swelling orchestra backing her — plus, there are cameos from Björk and Yves Tumor as well.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Plan a spring visit to enjoy colorful wildflowers, thundering waterfalls, trout fishing, traces of the state’s booming past, and a bit of solitude.
—Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The disorientation and disgust that so many people experienced in response to Trump’s thundering, violent proclamations is important.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The resort is separated from the neighborhood’s upscale boutiques and fast-food restaurants by six-lane Poseidonos Avenue, with thundering traffic around the clock.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s a lot of musical material in this 10-minute overture, and Orozco-Estrada mined it all, from singing melodies to a brief fugue-like passage that migrated through the strings to a thundering climax.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Harper somehow split the pair of Brooklyn defenders, briefly losing control of the ball, before re-gathering and charging through a wide open lane for a thundering dunk.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
These sequences of process and investigation are captured with all the verve and nerve-wracking tension of a slick spy thriller, aided by a detailed, thundering soundscape sure to leave you on edge.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
By the time Jackson was honored at the 2024 Democratic Convention, his once-thundering voice was silenced by an incurable neurological disorder.
—Mark Whitaker, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
When the lights go out and the sound of 20 engines thundering to life cuts through the crowd’s silent anticipation, all eyes in the grandstands will fix on the race for 56 laps.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundering
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What follows is a crescendo of bloody madness, including a gruesome toenail cutting scene that shouldn’t be viewed while eating, a grandma being eaten alive by a pack of coyotes and a truly bonkers wake that erupts into laugh-out-loud violence thanks to a pair of dentures.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the opening sequence was a rip-roaring cold open in which Mando and Grogu are infiltrating a base to take down an empire loyalist.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Subscription numbers, which used to send shares roaring higher each quarter (except during an infamous slump in 2022), are no longer regularly disclosed by Netflix.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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While walking to her car, Penton was bombarded with insults from shouting supporters of Delgado-Garcia wearing green.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said Castillo refused commands from officers to move away and was shouting at the agents.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The stirring of the home supporters by Rowe, however, made the sound of silence more deafening in the final minute.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Records say the sound created a deafening roar across Copenhagen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Suddenly all of those wolves appeared to pile on one wolf, and the growling and yipping carried for miles in the still, cold air.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the innocent visit turns ugly when Alice keeps growling at a wall.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police said that people in the area heard the woman yelling for help and called 911.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Masked agents then forced their way in and pointed guns at the family, yelling at them, Thao recalled.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Small earthquakes had been rumbling since January, and in March, the 5,417-foot-tall subglacial volcano at the southern end of the country concluded 187 years of dormancy with the beginnings of a quiet lava flow.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Apr. 2026
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Then, a loud, rumbling sound echoed through the area as a rockslide occurred.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Thundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundering. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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