THUNDERS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

thunders

verb

present tense third-person singular of thunder

as in roars

to make a long loud deep noise or cry as we got closer, the waterfall thundered louder and louder

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as in shouts

to speak so as to be heard at a distance a hotheaded man who was always thundering about the crooks and idiots running the government

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Recent Examples of thunders The guitarist grind and shriek and gnarl as the rhythm section thunders away, with Winter’s voice often acting more as another instrument rather than the focal point. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026 Throughout the year, guests can look forward to special ride experiences like an exclusive midnight lights-out ride, where the coaster thunders through the night under the stars, and behind-the-scenes track-walk tours, offering a rare look at Thunderation's inner workings. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 Outside, the world flashes by, a slideshow of rivers growing into oceans, deserts rising into mountains and cities sprawling then receding into darkness as the train thunders on through the night. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026 Music thunders through the arena. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Jan. 2026 This Kirk thunders against the false gods of modernity and cites the Bible to support his hard-right critique of liberalism. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025 The property also serves as a basecamp to the wonders of Olympic National Park, with easy access to Sol Duc Falls, where water thunders over mossy rock, and the pristine, glacially carved Lake Crescent. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 Burrell thunders through the defense for 13 yards. — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Oct. 2025

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In the final season, as the survivors race to bury their sins before rescue arrives and an old flame roars back into town with plans of her own.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Steps away, other Israeli activists fashion animals out of balloons, while a couple in garish wigs and clown makeup wildly wave their arms in a routine that prompts roars of laughter.

— Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of roars

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That video shows three boys scrubbing the floor and walls of a room in the school with rags as Morrison shouts commands and admonishments.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 24 July 2026
In the background, an adult voice shouts at the bear, helping to scare the animal off.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of shouts

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Man yells in shocking exchange during Tupac trial Shakur's lung ultimately collapsed and began bleeding and was later removed by doctors during emergency surgery.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Boos against opponents and bad referees and yells at your side to do better was the Spirit moving you to testify.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of yells

Verb

And then there’s the sad, as when Earle cries about her breakup or reveals that her mother was diagnosed with cancer while Alix was competing on Dancing With the Stars.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Residents and volunteers formed human chains, while others stood silently nearby, listening for tapping sounds or cries from below.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026