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.

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Also among the early rumblings are figures holding other titles, such as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg or Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.). —Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024

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There were rumblings in 2009 of a follow-up, but Cronenberg revealed that budget concerns kept it from landing. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1