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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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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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
Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Lee slid in safely with a head-first slide to tie the game at two apiece, letting out a cathartic roar towards his dugout from his knees.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
No issues cropped up during the countdown, unlike Thursday’s launch attempt, and Starship lifted off directly at the top of the window, all 33 of its Raptor engines roaring to life.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
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Noun
On the last Unusual Tuesday of April, Zabaglio performed soft electric-indie ballads to a roar of applause as the first act of the night.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Lee slid in safely with a head-first slide to tie the game at two apiece, letting out a cathartic roar towards his dugout from his knees.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Verb
The most powerful rocket in history just roared off its launch pad in a spectacular show of power and technology.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
No issues cropped up during the countdown, unlike Thursday’s launch attempt, and Starship lifted off directly at the top of the window, all 33 of its Raptor engines roaring to life.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roar
Noun
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Anne Hathaway is finally cutting through the noise surrounding the internet’s latest plastic surgery obsession.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Lago said city officials required more detailed operational and safety plans to address noise and residents before approving the large gatherings.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The seeds are loose and clatter around inside the pods, giving baptisia the name rattleweed, as children once used the seedpods as rattles.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The big question is whether people who pay hundreds of thousands of euros for growling gas-guzzlers will also shell out for electric versions.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Jack White, who growled and grinded as the singer/guitarist of the White Stripes and has since positioned himself as a primal rock god on his own, is showing a new side as a sculptor with a show opening in a London gallery run by none other than Damien Hirst.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Fiebig banged their stick against the goal post at one point, frustrated, but continued to shout instruction and encouragement.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Director Kimmy Gatewood confirmed the cancellation on Instagram in a post shouting out Going Dutch creator Joel Church-Cooper.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Verb
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More than 100 little, laughing faces were yelling thank you.—
Brian Lamar,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Speranzo laughed and disagreed.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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At that point, a loud drum fill announces itself, snarling electric guitars kick in and McCartney’s trademark howls of old arrive in time for a fairly kick-ass chorus.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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It’s installed bioacoustic cameras in Yellowstone to track wolves and analyze their howls.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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But with all the chatter from both sides about how tight the series has been, how even the chances have been, and how opportunistic Vegas has been while Colorado has not, the easiest solution to that is for Colorado’s goaltending to be better.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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Entering the season, much of the chatter surrounding the bullpen centered on the addition of closer Edwin Díaz.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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With live music and food trucks along the route, the cars will rumble down 11th Street through the Meadow Gold District and past the new Mother Road Market food hall.—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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In Alaska, a streamer sits in front of his screens, face glowing with the colors of Fortnite as his house begins to rumble.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Roar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roar. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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