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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
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
The disorientation and disgust that so many people experienced in response to Trump’s thundering, violent proclamations is important.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The resort is separated from the neighborhood’s upscale boutiques and fast-food restaurants by six-lane Poseidonos Avenue, with thundering traffic around the clock.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The handful still alive cheered this next generation’s grand adventure as the Space Launch System rocket thundered into the early evening sky, a nearly full moon beckoning some 248,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) away.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The disorientation and disgust that so many people experienced in response to Trump’s thundering, violent proclamations is important.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The resort is separated from the neighborhood’s upscale boutiques and fast-food restaurants by six-lane Poseidonos Avenue, with thundering traffic around the clock.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The handful still alive cheered this next generation’s grand adventure as the Space Launch System rocket thundered into the early evening sky, a nearly full moon beckoning some 248,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) away.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunder
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Spot the Godzilla Head in Kabukicho, which roars and lights up in the evening.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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The roaring Snake River meets the cliff, which stretches over 900 feet across the canyon, and drops dramatically into a green pool, often creating a misty rainbow.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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At one point, the crew shot a scene in which Whalen’s character joins a bar fight, shouting invectives at a hapless extra before pummelling him to the ground.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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One final command was shouted by the officer.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lane’s Willy is both a paternal tyrant and a wounded bear, growling if anyone interrupts him yet unable to conceal his soft underbelly.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Foxes use a variety of calls, including barks, howls, yaps, and growls.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nabers yelled out, rising from a couch and limping around the room.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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With his victim present, a chastened Fallon graciously played a clip of Hubicki yelling at him.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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In a feat of sorcery that should have other sandwich makers crying in their beer, the ciabatta roll here is tender and comparatively thin.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Margo, meanwhile, is freaking out, crying and hyperventilating.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Thunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunder. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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