Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rumble
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Darnold fumbled, and Rams edge rusher Jared Verse recovered and rumbled 57 yards for a touchdown, extending Los Angeles’ lead.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Readers are shown the likely son of a gardener planting the seeds of literature in Mesopotamia, the jungle shaman carefully hovering over the bones of the dead in the Amazon and the first rumbles of the Minotaur in the Mediterranean.
—Joe Sills, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rumble 
Verb
The iconic blue-and black costume shows up, and young purple-skinned Oliver rumbles with supervillains twice his size after being formally included as a working member of the Guardians of the Globe.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Darnold fumbled, and Rams edge rusher Jared Verse recovered and rumbled 57 yards for a touchdown, extending Los Angeles’ lead.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Yet by early 2024, even as Modi was declaring the dawn of a glorious new era, unsettling rumbles could be heard.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Readers are shown the likely son of a gardener planting the seeds of literature in Mesopotamia, the jungle shaman carefully hovering over the bones of the dead in the Amazon and the first rumbles of the Minotaur in the Mediterranean.
—Joe Sills, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rumble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumble
Verb
-
The clip shows Chappell inside a crate at the shelter, growling and barking through the glass.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
While there have long been rumblings that Casey DeSantis would one day run for office, the prospect of that happening became more tenable during a Palm Beach County donor event last week where the plan was discussed as a possible reality in 2026, NBC News reported.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
-
There were rumblings that veterans such as Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton and Day’Ron Sharpe could be on the move, but no deals were made, and all three remain in Brooklyn for now.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Nick Saban never grumbled when his coaches moved up to coordinators or were hired away to become head coaches for other teams.—
Edward Tuorinsky,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Many lawmakers also grumbled that the deal was negotiated by leadership without the buy-in of rank-and-file members.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
18 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near rumble
Cite this Entry
“Rumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumble. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share