rumbled; rumbling
ˈrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to make a low heavy rolling sound
thunder rumbling in the distance
2
: to travel with a low reverberating sound
wagons rumbled into town
3
: to speak in a low rolling tone
4
: to engage in a rumble
1
: to utter or emit in a low rolling voice
2
British
: to reveal or discover the true character of
1
a
: a low heavy continuous reverberating often muffled sound (as of thunder)
b
: low frequency noise in phonographic playback caused by the transmission of mechanical vibrations by the turntable to the pickup
2
: a seat for servants behind the body of a carriage
3
a
: widespread expression of dissatisfaction or unrest
b
: a street fight especially among gangs
Synonyms
Examples of rumble in a Sentence
Verb
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
The train rumbles through town twice a day.
We watched as the trucks rumbled past.
The gangs rumbled in the alley.
Noun
I was awakened by the rumble of a train passing by.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
On the evening of June 10th, a third earthquake rumbled the political landscape.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, she's heard a constant rumble from helicopters as air and ground crews battled the blaze.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The earth had been rumbling for years, setting the stage for one of the most devastating natural events in human history.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
On the evening of June 10th, a third earthquake rumbled the political landscape.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
Then, regardless of corner exit speed, getting back on throttle and hearing the deep rumble of its mighty V8 heart never ceased to be entertaining.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, she's heard a constant rumble from helicopters as air and ground crews battled the blaze.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Rumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumble. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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