1
as in noise
a violent shouting
a roar went up from the crowd when the verdict was read
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2
as in rattle
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the roar of the machinery in the factory
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1
as in to growl
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the car's engine roared as it sped away
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
when we arrived at the house we could hear our friend roaring at someone inside, so we discreetly left
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long
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Recent Examples of roar
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
As the roar from the travelling Fulham fans started to fade after Emile Smith Rowe’s goal three minutes after the restart, the familiar chants began.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
With the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Trump’s choice for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the myth of vaccines causing autism is roaring back.
—Eleanor Menzin, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
An orchestra joined Scherzinger onstage Monday, as her voice built from a tender whisper to a mighty roar.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
As the roar from the travelling Fulham fans started to fade after Emile Smith Rowe’s goal three minutes after the restart, the familiar chants began.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
Any fool can see that helicopters buzzing under jets roaring toward a short, crowded runway is a terrible idea.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
With the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Trump’s choice for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the myth of vaccines causing autism is roaring back.
—Eleanor Menzin, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roar
Noun
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This neighbor seems to keep complaining about noise but the noise is all around us!—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pickleball noise has become a national scourge, The New York Times reported in June.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The collar’s microphone and sensors can detect rattlesnakes by listening for the sound of a rattle, or detect if a pet goes missing or is kidnapped.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
15 Oct. 2024
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Which brings up a second paradox: Dudamel always seems most energized with scores full of rhythmic rattle and percussive excitement, pieces that demand pinpoint exactitude and a knack for assembling large, coherent structures out of jagged shards.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The clip shows Chappell inside a crate at the shelter, growling and barking through the glass.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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He’s hauled out of bed to go hunting with his hard-ass, militaristic father Grady (Sam Jaeger), whose bellowing about trying to keep his son safe is almost as frightening as the growling beast that appears to be stalking them.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As Robinson spoke, or tried to speak, Butler shouted from across the locker room to Robinson that Robinson didn’t have to talk, wasn’t required to do the interview.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Watch Goldberg shout for Haines to come down from The View tower in the video above.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Mothers run after their children; one of them is developmentally disabled, but in a rural Chinese village circa 1991 he is treated as a laughing stock.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here's another picture of Meester admiring a beaming Brody at the premiere of FX's Fleishman Is in Trouble. 07 of 10 XOXO, Leighton and Adam A couple that laughs together stays together!—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When the crowd broke into chatter and shocked reactions, Gomez hung her head.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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In Lorne Michaels’ world, a little loose chatter goes a long way.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nike rumbled to life, its powerful engines echoing over farm fields, as the unit prepared to move out.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Long, steady rumbling like there was blasting nearby.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At one point, the situation escalated when the passenger began yelling loudly and incoherently.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Natalie then continued to yell at Josh as Florian escorted her away from the conversation.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Roar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roar. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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