roared

VERB

growl, howl

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bark blast boom crash explode holler rebound resound rumble shout thunder yell

STRONG

bawl bay bellow bluster brawl bray clamor cry detonate din drum reecho repercuss reverberate roll rout sound trumpet vociferate

Example Sentences

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Opens, but Clijsters was 26 when she roared back into it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

They roared as the players took the field, though some booed when the national anthem was played.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The stadium roared as Mexico fans joined Iran fans cheering and waving flags.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Shaun McGeachan was one of those who roared when the full-time whistle blew.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

In the frosty early mornings or in the heat of the sun, when they were injured, or giving birth to their calves, or when they needed comfort as the Dragon roared, he had been there.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda