growled

Example Sentences

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Although my stomach growled with anticipation, my heart and mind remained unsettled.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Lyra and I sat there in the dark as a cello growled, a saxophone blared, and cosmic waves of sound washed over us.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2024

“She can put up with a lot. She’s never once growled at Lily, snipped — nothing,” Houman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

“Let’s do this,” he growled, handing me a to-go mug full of coffee as he slid into our car's driver’s seat and turned over the engine.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

As lightning flashed and thunder growled, I heard the monkeys moving above me, also trying to find the driest spots.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo