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noun

Definition of rumbling

as in whisper

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verb

present participle of rumble

as in growling

to make a low heavy rolling sound when thunder rumbled in the distant sky, we wisely began packing up our picnic

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Recent Examples of rumbling

Noun

When people hear rumblings of bad news, their anxiety begins to fester. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 There have been rumblings of discontent among Labour Party MPs and large sections of the electorate for some time. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 May 2026

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More news The Arizona Cardinals and their starting quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, had been in a rumbling contract dispute in the early days of training camp. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026 With a favorable 2026 schedule, donors warming up and quarterback Nico Iamaleava on board, UCLA’s football bandwagon is rumbling back to life. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rumbling

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Noun

And in recent weeks, concerns about that history — including accusations of nonpayment and unlicensed screenings at the Kingsway — have traveled west through something of an industry whisper network, increasingly spilling into public view.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Higher still The whisper numbers are higher still, with analysts and traders thinking third-quarter sales guidance could reach $107 billion to $108 billion, and even as high as $110 billion.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of whisper

Verb

As Koji’s character is thrust into a cage at an underground prison brawl, Momoa’s Blanka can be heard growling off screen.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

Definition of growling

Noun

The cuisine was also noteworthy, a generous choice of cocktails, wines, and cuisine with hints of contemporary English inspiration, while avoiding being British stodgy.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Warsh is unlikely to reveal his approach before the task forces report but at Jackson Hole the whole world will be looking for hints regarding his plans to reshape the Fed.

— Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of hint

Noun

In a market dominated by retro basketball shoes and 2000s tech runners, this chunky and vibrant retro skate shoe cut through the noise.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
When groceries, boat payments, and payroll all flow through one account, the underwriter cannot tell revenue from noise, and the expense factor math turns ugly.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of noise

Noun

The crown princess had managed to take the children far from occupied Europe in part to prevent Harald from becoming a tool of Nazi propaganda.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
The war has forced many journalists to stop working or flee the country, enabling SAF and RSF propaganda to fill the vacuum.

— Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of propaganda

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