as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
the preacher delivered a thundering speech on the decline of morality in modern society
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as in roaring
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 shouting
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 thundering
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
The track is filled with operatic vocals, a thundering choir, and a rich, swelling orchestra backing her — plus, there are cameos from Björk and Yves Tumor as well.
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Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
But breaking four from the rail at Saratoga, right in the teeth of the thundering peloton furiously en route into the first turn does not on the surface of it do this particular race-favorite much good.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Below them, clattering on a dozen parallel tracks, the trains were coming and going, arriving and departing, thundering underground.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
For the first time in 2026, SpaceX's massive Starship rocket launched on a critical mission that took it thundering halfway around the world.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Rabin’s lyrics had been standard unrequited-love fare; Anderson rewrote them about a deeper spiritual loneliness and the drive to overcome it, and delivered them in his usual manner, the lightness of his tone somehow amplifying the thundering force of his conviction.
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Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
The boom bap volume had been turned to LOUD, the crowd had mobbed every roof, railing and bit of space with even an inch of a view of the ramps, and with every cool trick came the thundering sound of skateboards clattering on the deck in approval from fellow skaters.
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Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
That was the beginning of the chants, arguably louder than for any other player in Dodger Stadium history, stronger than Moo-kie, deeper than Fred-die, chants thundering enough to seemingly be heard for a lifetime.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Plan a spring visit to enjoy colorful wildflowers, thundering waterfalls, trout fishing, traces of the state’s booming past, and a bit of solitude.
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Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The United States got its 2026 World Cup off to a thundering, near-flawless start with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in its opener Friday at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles.
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Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
The track is filled with operatic vocals, a thundering choir, and a rich, swelling orchestra backing her — plus, there are cameos from Björk and Yves Tumor as well.
—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
This question was answered in the thundering affirmative by two groups of late-19th-century Protestant social activists whose retail legacies continue, even now, to thrive across all 50 states.
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Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
But breaking four from the rail at Saratoga, right in the teeth of the thundering peloton furiously en route into the first turn does not on the surface of it do this particular race-favorite much good.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Below them, clattering on a dozen parallel tracks, the trains were coming and going, arriving and departing, thundering underground.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
For the first time in 2026, SpaceX's massive Starship rocket launched on a critical mission that took it thundering halfway around the world.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Rabin’s lyrics had been standard unrequited-love fare; Anderson rewrote them about a deeper spiritual loneliness and the drive to overcome it, and delivered them in his usual manner, the lightness of his tone somehow amplifying the thundering force of his conviction.
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Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
The boom bap volume had been turned to LOUD, the crowd had mobbed every roof, railing and bit of space with even an inch of a view of the ramps, and with every cool trick came the thundering sound of skateboards clattering on the deck in approval from fellow skaters.
—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
That was the beginning of the chants, arguably louder than for any other player in Dodger Stadium history, stronger than Moo-kie, deeper than Fred-die, chants thundering enough to seemingly be heard for a lifetime.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Plan a spring visit to enjoy colorful wildflowers, thundering waterfalls, trout fishing, traces of the state’s booming past, and a bit of solitude.
—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundering
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Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
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There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
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Spectators can also use the tool to access photos, history and basic facts about the legendary aircraft roaring overhead.
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Their 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth began with the roaring ignition of SLS's four RS-25 engines and two massive solid rocket boosters (SRBs).
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But just to their left stood a horde of pro-transgender activists, some wearing costumes and others partially unclothed, shouting curse words.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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Each time the Swiss team scored, a deafening roar cut through the thick tropical air.
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The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
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Could the growling creature be responsible for the gouges by Zampanò’s dead body?
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The big question is whether people who pay hundreds of thousands of euros for growling gas-guzzlers will also shell out for electric versions.
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One of the suspects directed a dog to attack a 54-year-old man while yelling slurs, police said.
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Conrad then began yelling and screaming at Rob, calling him terrible names.
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The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
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About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
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This ground beef casserole will satisfy all the rumbling stomachs at your table.
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The house sits on a road tucked alongside a steep railroad embankment, where tracks carry rumbling trains to a rail yard in the village of fewer than 1,000 residents.
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“Thundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundering. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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