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adjective

Definition of mumblingnext
as in muttering

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mumbling

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noun

as in rumble

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mumbling

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verb

present participle of mumble
as in murmuring
to speak softly and unclearly I can't understand you if you mumble

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  1. rumble
  2. rumbling
  3. murmur
Noun
  • Like the distant rumble of an approaching thunderstorm, the collective engine notes hint at the constrained intensity waiting to be unleashed.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Get ready for a rumble when Washington takes on the defending national champion Wolverines this weekend.
    Christine Clarridge, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of rumble
Noun
  • There have been rumblings that Disney wants Skeleton Crew to continue on as an ongoing series.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of rumbling
Noun
  • But as these rules tighten, murmurs of capital outflows grow louder.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • There was a sort of stunned murmur going through the crowd of 69,456 at NRG Stadium, the vast majority of which wore the sky blue and white of Argentina.
    Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
Definition of murmur
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