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
ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
That didn’t stop the Chicago Blackhawks from giving Bears coach Ben Johnson a shoutout — one that was met with a deafening roar from the United Center.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Mets fans roared as Skenes walked slowly off the mound toward the dugout.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Adding to the difficulty was hearing the big roar ahead when Fitzpatrick made birdie.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
That didn’t stop the Chicago Blackhawks from giving Bears coach Ben Johnson a shoutout — one that was met with a deafening roar from the United Center.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
But the grumblings about demolishing the library building have lately become a roaring debate.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Mets fans roared as Skenes walked slowly off the mound toward the dugout.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roar
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity lands where chatter once created noise.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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His photographs of New York redirect our attention by taking the noise out of the city.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The snake struck and shook its tail to protect itself, releasing its notorious rattle warning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Patients may growl or hiss at you.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the innocent visit turns ugly when Alice keeps growling at a wall.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shoppers shout out the arch support and cushy soles, which are always a plus.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma had angry words for South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and had to be restrained by his assistant coaches while Staley shouted at him in response after UConn lost its first game of the season, 62-48, at the Mortgage Matchup Center.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New rom-com 'The Drama' is no laughing matterNeed a news break?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Then last Tuesday in the Brewers-Rays game, Bucknor blew a call at first base that was so obviously wrong, both managers could be seen laughing at the replay on the scoreboard.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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In response to howls of protest, the commission has agreed to a 180-day moratorium on severing the ties with PBS.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like all the best restaurants in Rome, Piatto Romano welcomes a steady stream of Italians for lunch and dinner, who fill the restaurant with chatter and laughter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The chatter around streaming bots grew noticeably louder in August 2025, when a prison phone call between Young Thug and an unidentified associate leaked online.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the footage, a plume of dust can be seen rising from the mountainside as a loud, rumbling sound echoes through the area.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Big Boy rumbled through Northern California in 2014, but with fewer stops than are planned this year.—
Brooke Park,
San Francisco Chronicle,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Roar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roar. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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