1
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he was growling about how much work he had to do
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2
as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the neighbor's dog growls every time we pass the house
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Recent Examples of growl
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Coogler said as Jordan growled and pretended to reach for someone.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
In this case, Oakey's growl is likely his way of expressing anticipation and impatience, much like a child demanding their favorite show.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Broody hens also cluck in a low tone, growl at other chickens when approached, and may keep their wings outstretched and their feathers puffed up.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Coogler said as Jordan growled and pretended to reach for someone.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Broody hens also cluck in a low tone, growl at other chickens when approached, and may keep their wings outstretched and their feathers puffed up.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
In this case, Oakey's growl is likely his way of expressing anticipation and impatience, much like a child demanding their favorite show.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growl
Verb
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Preservationists are complaining that Tranquillity’s plan would harm the open views in that part of town.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins complained to public broadcaster Radio New Zealand that the bill is only meant to grab attention.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The apocalypse doesn’t come roaring in with a bang.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stock futures were roaring into the green Wednesday after President Trump pulled back from threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell — the latest twist in a week of market-moving chaos.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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First up, get ready to rumble because WrestleMania 41 starts tonight on Peacock!—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Now add another entry to the list of economic dogma being rumbled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s duties: the idea of a safe-haven investment.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Severe storms along the southeast coast Monday have also caused snarls for travelers, with over 6,300 flights within, into, or out of the US delayed Monday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The animals’ golden-brown fur is matted with blood, their muzzles locked in an eternal snarl.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The audience screamed in approval for the coming out, as seen in a TikTok from the show.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
24 Apr. 2025
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Benintendi then fouled off a fastball before ripping the next and sending it screaming toward the gap in right-center.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Maybe if the teen had whined less, viewers wouldn't have yearned to see her get eaten by some Hellmouth beast.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Megan Michelson is an Outside contributing editor who loves long drives, even when her two children are whining in the backseat.—
Megan Michelson,
Outside Online,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In fact, regulars’ favorite thing to moan about, year after year, is the ever-mounting cost of Carnival fete tickets and costumes.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Ramirez said the detectives had found belongings near the storm drain entrance and heard what sounded like a woman moaning from inside the storm drain.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He is made, late in the show, to feign a seizure in a moment that doesn’t land, and the blocking of his final scene, in which the actor mutters to the ceiling while lying on his back, similarly thuds.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Victoria barely muttered a word to Kate, who approached the Ratliffs during a meal, making the exchange extra awkward.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Growl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growl. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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