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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
As the evening presses forward, a shrill scream goes thundering across the third floor, and the camera pans to showcase A.B. lying dead in the game room.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Brass blared, winds squawked, timpani thundered as though this hero who conquers music critics and makes love to his wife were Captain Marvel.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Thirteen months later, this Herd thundered into my pint glass, its inky body capped by a massive khaki-colored head.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Pull over to hike the one-mile-long trail up to Treasure Falls, a thundering cascade that’s 105-feet high.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Brass blared, winds squawked, timpani thundered as though this hero who conquers music critics and makes love to his wife were Captain Marvel.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Thirteen months later, this Herd thundered into my pint glass, its inky body capped by a massive khaki-colored head.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Pull over to hike the one-mile-long trail up to Treasure Falls, a thundering cascade that’s 105-feet high.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunder
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When my rifle roared, the Phantom crashed to the ground.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since the storms roared across Kentucky last week, the state has reported five deaths, over 140 water rescues, and thousands of power outages.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Others recalled him having stand-up rows, shouting, swearing, and jabbing his finger in the direction of co-workers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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By the time the chorus rolled around, the commuters were in full voice, shouting along (and filming the whole thing for posterity), as Fallon banged on a tambourine.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Coogler said as Jordan growled and pretended to reach for someone.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The rumble force matched the action, with the loud, growling thumps of getting killed causing the most feedback.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere, constituents have yelled at Democratic members at town halls, pleading with them to be more forceful in speaking out against Trump.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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During one of their exchanges, approximately two hours into walking, Haas abruptly got up from her desk and yelled in the student’s face, using swear words, the affidavit said.—
Kate Linderman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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People on TikTok openly share negative experiences, cry on camera, discuss red carpet looks from their beds, or talk about books while rolling their eyes, furrowing their brows, and raising their voices.—
Leila Herrmann,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some people may have been scratching their heads when kids started screaming and crying after seeing a pig wearing a crown; With zombie pig men and skeleton archers riding spiders, why would this specific creature elicit such a guttural reaction?—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Thunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunder. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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