RUMBLINGS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

rumblings

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plural of rumbling

as in murmurs

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murmurs

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Following murmurs of a cameo, director James Watkins confirmed that Aaron Paul makes a brief appearance in the DCU movie as Matt’s (Harries) father, who raised him in the slums of Gotham City.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
In these murmurs, Ullom wonders how much modern technology has led us astray.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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