rumbling
noun
rum·bling
ˈrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: rumble
2
: general but unofficial talk or opinion often of dissatisfaction
—usually used in plural
rumblings of political trouble—
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There were rumblings about rising prices.
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Larson no doubt heard the rumblings that perhaps next year would bring a serious — or simply well-funded —challenger in a town district that has not elected a Republican since 1956.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
At the Gold Gala in May 2024, Christine cleared up chatter about rumblings that she was supposed to join RHOBH way back in 2014.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
That's why smart deals writers like yours truly have their ears to the ground to pick up rumblings.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
There have been rumblings that the San Diego Padres were listening to trade offers for both their top starting pitchers, Michael King and Dylan Cease.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
At the Gold Gala in May 2024, Christine cleared up chatter about rumblings that she was supposed to join RHOBH way back in 2014.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
That's why smart deals writers like yours truly have their ears to the ground to pick up rumblings.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
There have been rumblings that the San Diego Padres were listening to trade offers for both their top starting pitchers, Michael King and Dylan Cease.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rumbling
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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