1
as in noise
a violent shouting
a roar went up from the crowd when the verdict was read
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2
as in rattle
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the roar of the machinery in the factory
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1
as in to growl
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the car's engine roared as it sped away
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
when we arrived at the house we could hear our friend roaring at someone inside, so we discreetly left
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3
as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long
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Recent Examples of roar
David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Even as the roars of Purdue fans echoed with each back-and-forth run, USC kept coming back.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
Enthusiast There’s no question that Art Deco is roaring back into the design conversation.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Japanese slugger was introduced before each at-bat to loud roars that continued until a few seconds before the pitch, when the crowd went into a silent trance that’s normally reserved for events like Wimbledon or the Masters.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Even as the roars of Purdue fans echoed with each back-and-forth run, USC kept coming back.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
And the crowd — even at an away game against the New York Islanders — roared and chanted his name.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
Enthusiast There’s no question that Art Deco is roaring back into the design conversation.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roar
Noun
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For that reason, in trying to determine which stocks may be worth nibbling on, taking a more holistic and qualitative view can help cut through the noise.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dominant Marist, which makes national noise, remains in top spot, while Stagg enters rankings.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, as his reckless tariffs rattle markets and the stock market tumbles, the real cost of his policies is coming into view.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Coogler said as Jordan growled and pretended to reach for someone.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The rumble force matched the action, with the loud, growling thumps of getting killed causing the most feedback.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Others recalled him having stand-up rows, shouting, swearing, and jabbing his finger in the direction of co-workers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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By the time the chorus rolled around, the commuters were in full voice, shouting along (and filming the whole thing for posterity), as Fallon banged on a tambourine.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By singing, dancing, and laughing as our unapologetic trans selves.—
James Factora,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her sporadic movements left McNay's children cracking up, with one falling to her knees from laughing so hard.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Related Articles Over the weekend, there was a lot of online chatter about Elliott either closing his business or selling it to Authentic Brands Group.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The last week has been a lot of chatter on the matter.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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First up, get ready to rumble because WrestleMania 41 starts tonight on Peacock!—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Now add another entry to the list of economic dogma being rumbled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s duties: the idea of a safe-haven investment.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rourke then yelled a homophobic slur after asking some of the castmates about Siwa.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Electronics aside, yelling, heckling and the use of profanity are also direct violations of gallery etiquette and could result in removal from the event.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Roar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roar. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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