rumbling
noun
rum·bling
ˈrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: rumble
2
: general but unofficial talk or opinion often of dissatisfaction
—usually used in plural
rumblings of political trouble—
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There were rumblings about rising prices.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
There have been rumblings that Gov. Gavin Newsom might bring back the rebate program if federal tax incentives went away.
—Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
As July unfolds, the rumblings of change become more difficult to ignore, encouraging us to confront what needs to transform for our own personal or professional growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 2025
There were rumblings ahead of Thursday’s game that the couple might attend the final.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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