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as in screaming
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he was growling about how much work he had to do
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as in roaring
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 growling
Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2012
Sometimes animatronic and growling, sometimes staring out dead-eyed, classic and static.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2022
Under this gesturing, growling, fiery sprite of a dude, the team is sturdier, more focused, playing harder, playing smarter.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2021
Getty Images / AndreyPopov) Going to bed with a growling stomach isn’t great, either.
—Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2020
But be mindful of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2019
Be wary of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2018
Who can forget the wonder embedded in gifts of ribbon candy, or the crackling fat of the roasted pig that signaled abundance and the passing of years, or the growling hunger of a long winter?
—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, 25 May 2018
Put the bag in a backpack and give it to a schoolchild who lives with empty pantries and a growling stomach.
—Beth Thames, AL.com, 15 Mar. 2018
Adjective
The world's complex environmental issues demand open minds, fresh perspectives, and less growling.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2012
Sometimes animatronic and growling, sometimes staring out dead-eyed, classic and static.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2022
Under this gesturing, growling, fiery sprite of a dude, the team is sturdier, more focused, playing harder, playing smarter.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2021
Getty Images / AndreyPopov) Going to bed with a growling stomach isn’t great, either.
—Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2020
But be mindful of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2019
Be wary of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2018
Who can forget the wonder embedded in gifts of ribbon candy, or the crackling fat of the roasted pig that signaled abundance and the passing of years, or the growling hunger of a long winter?
—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, 25 May 2018
Put the bag in a backpack and give it to a schoolchild who lives with empty pantries and a growling stomach.
—Beth Thames, AL.com, 15 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growling
Adjective
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At BrewDog, Weber stood on his bar stool and screamed at the ceiling, unleashing a guttural howl.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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This is evidenced by the crunching guitars and guttural wails of HARDY's blue-collar and rural fanbase-entrancing heavy metal, along with the emo ballads and radio-ready pop of under-30 pop-country darlings Megan Moroney and Bailey Zimmerman.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
10 June 2024
Verb
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Topline Losses from a pair of big-name companies, Apple and Tesla, headlined a broader slip in the stock market Thursday, a rocky start to the year’s first trading session after 2023 and 2024’s roaring bull market.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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The audience went wild, roaring with laughter and applause.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While working through the audio issues, Billy Ray wandered the stage, sang a cappella, and left some viewers concerned about his hoarse voice and at times erratic behavior.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Hollis lists her grievances, her voice hoarse and shrill.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Buccaneers started complaining to the officials about fouls.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The irony of the quintessential real estate expert buying a home in the flight path of an international airport, then complaining about the noise, is not lost on the rest of Palm Beach County.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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There’s even a ragged guitar solo and some growly vocals that reveal Rivers Cuomo’s heavy-metal roots.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2024
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So Swims seems to be benefiting from an overall mainstreaming of growly country voices (looking at you, Chris Stapleton and Zach Bryan) and bringing it into the pop space.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2024
Verb
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The whining about everyone else didn’t help, either.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stop whining and thank your lucky stars for having a job.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Warren’s deep, husky voice frees himself from the blame of an unhealthy relationship over a stomping piano beat.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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The husky Black man from the Bronx toiled for every inch of respect, beset by toxicity and misinformation, as hairy white folk-rock and boogie-band alumni pushed similar buttons to become the de facto bards of the everyman.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hendry’s distinctive raspy voice adds a raw, authentic quality to his music.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Discussing how their boys mirror them, the actors both agreed that Dakota's personality is most like Culkin’s, while Carson has more in common with his mom, particularly their raspy voices.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Growling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growling. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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