1
as in noise
a violent shouting
a roar went up from the crowd when the verdict was read
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2
as in rattle
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the roar of the machinery in the factory
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1
as in to growl
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 to shout
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 to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long
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Recent Examples of roar
Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
On weekends, start leaf blowing later and stop earlier, so people can sleep in or relax on their patio or deck in the cool of the evening, all without being disturbed by the roar of a leaf blower.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Gone were the hauntings of the past and the idealized pop star of the present that dominated the last few hours; here was Gaga, as bare as can be, taking one last bow to roaring applause.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 July 2025
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Noun
San Diego International Airport has been awarded $15 million in federal funds that will go a long way toward soundproofing hundreds of nearby homes impacted by the roar of arriving and departing planes.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
On weekends, start leaf blowing later and stop earlier, so people can sleep in or relax on their patio or deck in the cool of the evening, all without being disturbed by the roar of a leaf blower.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Verb
Winter—or cellar season—also has its charms, like sipping wine next to roaring fires or getting more one-on-one tasting time with winemakers after the hecticness of harvest.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Gone were the hauntings of the past and the idealized pop star of the present that dominated the last few hours; here was Gaga, as bare as can be, taking one last bow to roaring applause.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roar
Noun
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During his eight years as a state senator and 12 years as lieutenant governor, Patrick has consistently used visuals and language essential for delivering a message that cuts through the noise of modern political discourse.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The soundscape options include rain, forest noises, white noise and more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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Trains going into and out of the city’s main station rattle past its rooftop playground and restaurant.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The earth growled and Acatenango’s fiery twin erupted in the distance.—
Tess Moormans,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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Why Future Lab Matters More Than Ever Among the engine growls and cheering crowds, Future Lab is a welcome jolt of reflection.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Farke shouted and put a hand on Chambers’ shoulder, smiling.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Every twenty or thirty feet, a hawker would shout and cross the street to shake my hand, or step away from a storefront and fall in beside me.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Hayward then screamed and laughed after some water went into her mouth.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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In addition, footage from a 1999 Victoria’s Secret fashion event in New York shows Trump and Epstein laughing and chatting together ahead of the runway event.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Despite all the chatter on the outside, inside the ropes of the Bengals’ training camp launch this week, there was just solid work.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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And some of the chatter was about Bueckers hard-launching her relationship with her former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
Verb
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The short clip shows a dog hesitating at the foot of a staircase, visibly fearful of a thunderstorm rumbling outside.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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So, what goes down when that tummy starts to rumble?—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
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Hill yelled, after lifting the 195-pound Mostert in celebration.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Two people were ejected after yelling out during the meeting.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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“Roar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roar. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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