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
Anthony BurgessExamples of rumbling in a Sentence
There were rumblings about rising prices.
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But there is a rumbling swelling up in the heart and mind of every marketer with products to sell and customers to satisfy for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
—Bernard May, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Despite their campaign trail clashes, Haley was briefly rumored to be considered as a potential running mate for the now-GOP nominee, though Trump nixed the rumblings.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 8 Sep. 2024
In other Commonwealth nations, Queen Elizabeth II’s death renewed rumblings – some louder than others – of moves to sever ties with the crown and become republics.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 14 July 2024
The rumbling was first detected just after 8 am local time.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
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Bernard May, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Despite their campaign trail clashes, Haley was briefly rumored to be considered as a potential running mate for the now-GOP nominee, though Trump nixed the rumblings.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 8 Sep. 2024
In other Commonwealth nations, Queen Elizabeth II’s death renewed rumblings – some louder than others – of moves to sever ties with the crown and become republics.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 14 July 2024
The rumbling was first detected just after 8 am local time.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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