rumbling

noun

rum·​bling ˈrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 

1

: rumble

2

: general but unofficial talk or opinion often of dissatisfaction

—usually used in plural

rumblings of political trouble

—Anthony Burgess

Examples of rumbling in a Sentence

There were rumblings about rising prices.

Recent Examples on the Web

For years there have been rumblings about de-dollarization, especially from countries such as China, Russia, and Brazil that would benefit from reducing American dominance. —Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025

The move comes amid rumblings about cuts across Wolf Entertainment’s NBC series ahead of their likely renewals for next season. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025

After some rumors and rumblings, Burnes landed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in a shocking turn of events. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

His work rate wavers, though, and there were some rumblings about him not being the easiest kid to play with/coach even before this season. —Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rumbling

• bumbling
• crumbling
• fumbling
• grumbling
• humbling
• mumbling
• stumbling
• tumbling