as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound
the preacher delivered a thundering speech on the decline of morality in modern society
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as in roaring
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 shouting
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 thundering
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
The track is filled with operatic vocals, a thundering choir, and a rich, swelling orchestra backing her — plus, there are cameos from Björk and Yves Tumor as well.
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Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Hakan Akgun / Anadolu via Getty Images The Houston stadium exploded with thundering applause, fans in blue jerseys and cheeks painted with the Cape Verdean flag cheering with joy.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Through the United States’ group stage thrill ride at this World Cup, several Americans have elevated their stock on the back of the team’s thundering start in the first two games and Thursday’s late defeat to Turkey with a rotated squad.
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Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
When two black holes collide, their song ripples through the very fabric of existence, creating a thundering chorus of oscillations in spacetime that echo across the universe like the fading gong of a bell.
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Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Returning for its fourth installment, PierPlay took over a portion of the iconic Santa Monica Pier, adding the vibes of thundering dance music to a truly unique community event.
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Danny Klein,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
This question was answered in the thundering affirmative by two groups of late-19th-century Protestant social activists whose retail legacies continue, even now, to thrive across all 50 states.
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Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
But breaking four from the rail at Saratoga, right in the teeth of the thundering peloton furiously en route into the first turn does not on the surface of it do this particular race-favorite much good.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Below them, clattering on a dozen parallel tracks, the trains were coming and going, arriving and departing, thundering underground.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
The United States got its 2026 World Cup off to a thundering, near-flawless start with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in its opener Friday at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles.
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Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom —drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
The track is filled with operatic vocals, a thundering choir, and a rich, swelling orchestra backing her — plus, there are cameos from Björk and Yves Tumor as well.
—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
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Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Hakan Akgun / Anadolu via Getty Images The Houston stadium exploded with thundering applause, fans in blue jerseys and cheeks painted with the Cape Verdean flag cheering with joy.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Through the United States’ group stage thrill ride at this World Cup, several Americans have elevated their stock on the back of the team’s thundering start in the first two games and Thursday’s late defeat to Turkey with a rotated squad.
—
Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
When two black holes collide, their song ripples through the very fabric of existence, creating a thundering chorus of oscillations in spacetime that echo across the universe like the fading gong of a bell.
—
Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Returning for its fourth installment, PierPlay took over a portion of the iconic Santa Monica Pier, adding the vibes of thundering dance music to a truly unique community event.
—
Danny Klein,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
This question was answered in the thundering affirmative by two groups of late-19th-century Protestant social activists whose retail legacies continue, even now, to thrive across all 50 states.
—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
But breaking four from the rail at Saratoga, right in the teeth of the thundering peloton furiously en route into the first turn does not on the surface of it do this particular race-favorite much good.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Below them, clattering on a dozen parallel tracks, the trains were coming and going, arriving and departing, thundering underground.
—
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundering
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Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
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There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
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Spectators can also use the tool to access photos, history and basic facts about the legendary aircraft roaring overhead.
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Their 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth began with the roaring ignition of SLS's four RS-25 engines and two massive solid rocket boosters (SRBs).
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But just to their left stood a horde of pro-transgender activists, some wearing costumes and others partially unclothed, shouting curse words.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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Each time the Swiss team scored, a deafening roar cut through the thick tropical air.
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The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Could the growling creature be responsible for the gouges by Zampanò’s dead body?
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Nearby campers heard Christopher Malone, 42, and his son yelling for help, according to NBC affiliate WILX 10.
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Other people at the scene can be heard yelling that the cash was not evidence and did not belong to the officer.
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The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
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About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
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This ground beef casserole will satisfy all the rumbling stomachs at your table.
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The house sits on a road tucked alongside a steep railroad embankment, where tracks carry rumbling trains to a rail yard in the village of fewer than 1,000 residents.
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“Thundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundering. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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