1
as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
as we got closer, the waterfall thundered louder and louder
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a hotheaded man who was always thundering about the crooks and idiots running the government
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Recent Examples of thunder
In rural Appalachia, where landslides scarred slopes and water thundered into narrow valleys, damage from Helene is severe and recovery slow.
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Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Republican lawmakers who thundered about executive overreach during the Obama administration now face a president explicitly claiming the power to override their legislative authority.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Stopping briefly at the ATM, the woman is swept off her feet when an explosion comes thundering through, leaving chaos, death and destruction in its wake.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
Rothwell unlocked Wednesday inside three minutes with a sumptuous arrow from deep, while Tanaka thundered through the proceedings before a stoppage-time contender for goal of the season.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Republican lawmakers who thundered about executive overreach during the Obama administration now face a president explicitly claiming the power to override their legislative authority.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Stopping briefly at the ATM, the woman is swept off her feet when an explosion comes thundering through, leaving chaos, death and destruction in its wake.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
Rothwell unlocked Wednesday inside three minutes with a sumptuous arrow from deep, while Tanaka thundered through the proceedings before a stoppage-time contender for goal of the season.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunder
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Gusts of 50 to 70 mph roared in both states Tuesday and Wednesday morning.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Valor roared to a quirky, unexpected lead and fended off a serious comeback attempt Monday night at Magness Arena, defeating PSD, 7-4, and claiming the Class 5A state hockey championship.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2025
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Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Green shouted that the president did not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Photo of the day: Morning growls Polar bear twins, born on November 27, 2024, beared their teeth as zookeepers debuted the fuzzy pair on Thursday at Nyiregyhaza Zoo in Hungary.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Canines may growl, whine, snap, or attack another pet or person that is getting in the way between the two of you.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Captured in a shocking video obtained by KPNX, a woman could be seen completely undressed, pacing the aisle and belligerently yelling before takeoff.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Police yelled at him to stay back, eventually handcuffing the 17-year NFL veteran before releasing him with a citation for an expired license plate.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of Armageddon, the scene at the end when Ben Affleck says goodby to Bruce Willis has developed a reputation online for making grown men cry.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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The filing describes heaving-like breathing and crying throughout the call.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Thunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunder. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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