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rumble

[ruhm-buhl] / ˈrʌm bəl /
VERB
growl, thunder
Synonyms


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Around it, though, the rumble and the tapping continue, sometimes barely audible, sometimes more assertive, and the keyboard figure is soon punctuated by the aggressive plucking of a single bass string.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

“The rumble is an iconic part of ‘The Outsiders’ story and it is one of the most exquisitely written parts of the show’s book,” Taymor says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The volcano's sustained explosive activity weakened on September 6, although Anak Krakatau continued to rumble.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

Now the constant rumble of construction machinery has been replaced by a steady stream of vans and golf carts ferrying people to and from the paddock for this weekend's races.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

I pulled my hand away and swung round on the stool but just as I did it I heard a long, dry rumble.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Start with the gravely voice that rumbles and mumbles, make your eyes as heavy-lidded as possible, add a swaggering shoulder roll and then just brood, baby, brood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

A train rumbles in the distance, and then Mr. Homme’s voice enters, its fluttering vibrato and refined diction giving the California native the air of an English dandy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The new month sees U.S. stocks at record highs as an inexorable rally rumbles on.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026

However, Fawad Razaqzada at Forex.com warned that traders might begin to rethink their positions the longer the conflict rumbles on.

From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026

We wait again on the platform while the train rumbles into the station.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

As the car rumbled along, she felt "bewildered, but also a little bit excited".

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Cars rumbled into the parking lot, jostled by potholes, but nearly everyone went into the Dollar General.

From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026

“The terminals are old! They weren’t meant for this,” a tired CTA employee explained, kindly ushering us through the stroller entrance as the next train rumbled toward the platform.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The S&P 500 has seen its multiple slide even as the broad index has rumbled to new highs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

On the wall opposite the bed was a deep fireplace as tall as Anya was; a fire rumbled within it and warmed the room nicely.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

Part II, subtitled “It’s Obvious,” is a slow and rumbling track with ominous drums, while Part V, “Universe Café,” is a twinkling psych-pop number.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The crack of the bat echoed the thunder that had been rumbling outside of the roofed ballpark for much of the afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Talk of City signing 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi has been rumbling all summer, and the club have reportedly held talks with the Moroccan, who would cost an estimated £85m.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Talk of City signing Bouaddi has been rumbling all summer, and the club have reportedly held talks with the Moroccan,, external who would cost an estimated £85m.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Instantly, the rumbling sounded again, and Josie’s hair whooshed straight up.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix


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