thunder
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On Tuesday, she wrote that Cody had died peacefully surrounded by family and “was welcomed into heaven as thunder bellowed outside, and we laughed because we knew it was a band of angels rejoicing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I didn’t mind that Davis sings “Fallin’,” as Ellington has a voice of luscious thunder.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Donald Trump paid a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the Chinese capital on Thursday, but the US president had a face like thunder.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Further south, however, sunshine will be more limited, and there is a greater chance of lively showers developing, with the possibility of an isolated rumble of thunder.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
A loud clap of thunder echoes above us.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing thunder
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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