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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he was growling about how much work he had to do
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as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the neighbor's dog growls every time we pass the house
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Recent Examples of growl
Caroline Tien, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
MacDougal made a growling noise from somewhere inside his esophagus and tightened his hands around the steering wheel.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
With deep rumbling growls, the koala advanced towards the retreating dog, for a moment appearing as the aggressor in an encounter that typically ends with a dead marsupial.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024
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Verb
If your stomach is growling close to bedtime, Dr. Burkhart recommends eating something light and easy to digest, like a banana with soy milk or even a small amount of soup.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
MacDougal made a growling noise from somewhere inside his esophagus and tightened his hands around the steering wheel.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
Singing birds, elephants calling and the growl of apex predators become a soundtrack for the researchers toiling away at their project.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
With deep rumbling growls, the koala advanced towards the retreating dog, for a moment appearing as the aggressor in an encounter that typically ends with a dead marsupial.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024
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Girding for battle at USC Pay is at the center of union organizing at USC, where non-tenure track professors complain of semester-to-semester contracts with little job security, minimal or nonexistent raises and moves by the university to cut benefits.Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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If corporate leaders complain about these directives’ effects on their bottom lines, Trump’s team could force CISA to scale back its use of this authority.Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Before Chappell Roan had fans roaring Pink Pony Club, there was a different pony club that used to have Texans excited.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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Aurora? McNEAL: Aurora calls back to roaring in the previous paragraph.Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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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
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On the evening of June 10th, a third earthquake rumbled the political landscape.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Michigan, New York and other parts of the Great Lakes region remain on alert as lake-effect snow continues to create near-whiteout conditions, leading to dangerous traffic snarls in some areas since Friday.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Now, with several states already in the process of sending and receiving mail-in ballots, voters might look at the supply chain snarls and immediate price spikes as one more reason not to vote to keep the status quo.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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Thousands of fans from all over the world tuned in to these unofficial livestreams every night of the tour, commenting, screaming, and searching for Swift Easter eggs together — and thus creating a sense of community and joy rivaled only by the vibes of an actual concert.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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After the tour, Litton is believed to have walked towards the bathroom, which is when staff reportedly began to hear gunshots and screaming, the sheriff said.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Dodgers Plaschke: Baseball fans can whine, but there’s nothing wrong with the way the Dodgers are winning Dec. 4, 2024 Plate discipline has also been a strength for Conforto, who drew 84 walks in each of the 2018 and 2019 seasons for the Mets.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Loughlin should show respect, not expect special privileges and not whine about her case.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
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There also isn't a dry forehead in the studio, as the tough session has left them all moaning and groaning.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Everything seems fine and dandy until nightfall, when Nana spends her evenings crawling around on her hands and knees and moaning.James Grebey, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024
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Elder economists muttered darkly of ancient times when the CPI rose by double digits, yet many a year had passed with no inflation sightings.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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But when the man asked Valdivia for money on the train, the agent said no and the man muttered expletives while walking away, prosecutors said, according to NBC Washington.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Growl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growl. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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