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

This comes as there are rumblings that Democratic lawmakers will hold out on voting in the Republican’s favor to fund the government and prompt a government shutdown. —Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Feb. 2025

Despite rumblings from the rumor mill, Ye and Bianca Censori are still going strong. —Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

The big picture: Once there are rumblings of a CEO shakeup, experts told Axios that comms teams should prepare plans based on typical successor profiles — an inside hire, a dark horse or outsider, and a known industry leader. —Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025

There have been rumblings for around a week indicating the San Diego Padres could look to trade starting pitcher Michael King before the 2025 season begins. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 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