1
as in growled
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 shouted
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 laughed
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long
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But Netflix’s Spanish-language musical roared back to life on Sunday with a sweep of the European Film Awards, and on Monday with a field-leading 10 Golden Globe nominations, surpassing Barbie’s nine to set a new all-time record on the musical/comedy side.
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Following a mini crash in early August due to job market fears, stocks have roared to record highs, with the benchmark S&P 500 gaining more than 15% from its early August low.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Avs spotted the Buffalo Sabres a four-goal lead, still trailed by three after 40 minutes and then roared back for a 5-4 win Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Just when researchers thought their forecasts were turning into busts, storm activity roared back to life and hurricanes Helen and Milton struck, causing billions in damage.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024
Five years after the flames roared and the world held its breath, Notre Dame cathedral is coming back to life.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
—Associated Press, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
The atmospheric river roared into the Northwest last week, slamming Washington and Oregon and sweeping down to Northern California, bringing high winds and torrential rain.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Also for the second time this season, Ralston Valley (10-1) roared back to beat its rivals as junior QB Zeke Andrews ran in three touchdowns to secure the program’s third straight 10-win season and fourth consecutive quarterfinal bid.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Following a mini crash in early August due to job market fears, stocks have roared to record highs, with the benchmark S&P 500 gaining more than 15% from its early August low.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Avs spotted the Buffalo Sabres a four-goal lead, still trailed by three after 40 minutes and then roared back for a 5-4 win Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Just when researchers thought their forecasts were turning into busts, storm activity roared back to life and hurricanes Helen and Milton struck, causing billions in damage.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024
Five years after the flames roared and the world held its breath, Notre Dame cathedral is coming back to life.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
—Associated Press, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
The atmospheric river roared into the Northwest last week, slamming Washington and Oregon and sweeping down to Northern California, bringing high winds and torrential rain.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Also for the second time this season, Ralston Valley (10-1) roared back to beat its rivals as junior QB Zeke Andrews ran in three touchdowns to secure the program’s third straight 10-win season and fourth consecutive quarterfinal bid.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Roared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roared. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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