1
as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
as we got closer, the waterfall thundered louder and louder
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a hotheaded man who was always thundering about the crooks and idiots running the government
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Recent Examples of thunder
The beauty of Baja transcends the thundering race course, offering a blend of experiences that elevate any visit.
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Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
This time, however, they’re followed by a thundering herd of deer.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Inside the nave, choirs sang psalms, and the cathedral’s mighty organ thundered back to life in a triumphant interplay of melodies.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The voices from the crowd joined along with her in mass, thundering through the lyrics in a way that somehow conveyed both joy and anguish.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024
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Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
This time, however, they’re followed by a thundering herd of deer.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Inside the nave, choirs sang psalms, and the cathedral’s mighty organ thundered back to life in a triumphant interplay of melodies.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The voices from the crowd joined along with her in mass, thundering through the lyrics in a way that somehow conveyed both joy and anguish.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunder
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A lot of anger and denial, and even a bit of a death wish, that all were there before Grace got there and now are roaring back.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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On that stage in Memphis that night, King didn't know—and the audience that roared with approval didn't know either—that this would be his last speech.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Jason shouted, fired up, as the younger Kelce cackled.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Police received multiple reports related to juveniles consuming alcohol, noise, obscenities being shouted, and more, according to Florida Today, part of USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Other severely anxious pets may growl or even attack other unfamiliar people or animals in a fear response.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025
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Darren McGavin growling his way through the flight!—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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Europe has long been working against any Darwinist instincts, spending the past several years trying to wedge its head inside the mouth of the lion while their own people yell at them to stop.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Though there was no damage to either car, a crowd of at least 10 Turks soon gathered, yelling at Hiba.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Critics cried nepotism and lamented Robert F. Kennedy’s lack of qualifications and prior experience.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 Jan. 2025
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The station’s clip of the youngster crying tears of joy while smiling from ear to ear after being acknowledged by the NBA’s all-time leading scorer quickly went viral — so much so that James actually saw it during the intermission.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Thunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunder. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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