1
as in noises
a violent shouting
a roar went up from the crowd when the verdict was read
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2
as in rattles
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
the roar of the machinery in the factory
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as in growls
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 shouts
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 laughs
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 roars
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
When thunder roars, go indoors!
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors!
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
All is quiet until, 20 years later, the past roars back, threatening both their lives.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The powerful forces can make the difference between a hurricane that roars ashore and one that spins relatively harmlessly out to sea.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The movie roars to life but seemingly forgets to breathe.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, no matter how loud the new guard roars, gospel royalty commands the room.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Those roars, generated at Maryland’s own Caves Valley Golf Club, should not fade into memory.
—Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
The former Argentina national team midfielder hopes that the roars of the crowd can carry over to the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Apple Music anchor Ebro Darden takes the stage, DJ D-Nice drops down the volume and Carey and SZA take the stage to roars from the rabid fans in the audience, who have been waiting outside all afternoon.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
When thunder roars, go indoors!
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors!
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
All is quiet until, 20 years later, the past roars back, threatening both their lives.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The powerful forces can make the difference between a hurricane that roars ashore and one that spins relatively harmlessly out to sea.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The movie roars to life but seemingly forgets to breathe.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Still, no matter how loud the new guard roars, gospel royalty commands the room.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Those roars, generated at Maryland’s own Caves Valley Golf Club, should not fade into memory.
—Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roars
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Pfister Hotel — Wisconsin Built in 1893, Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel has long been linked to flickering lights, strange noises and shadowy figures said to haunt its ornate halls.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump has often expressed verbal frustration with Putin, accusing him of making positive diplomatic noises before bombing Ukrainian civilians again, but until now had avoided taking direct action.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They are known to work in teams when hunting, and communicate with chirps, growls, whistles and body language.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Go grab your passport, a wad of bail money, and enough thirst for wine that growls at history and food that tastes like the ocean punched you in the mouth.—
John Noakes,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nothing about WristbandGuy shouts at all.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The mother shouts her daughter’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The average kid laughs 300 times a day and average adult, only 17.—
Bill Hoogterp,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The man behind the camera laughs at the absurdity of the scene before continuing to tell the man to leave.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The long recess has drawn howls of protest from Democratic leaders, who have returned to Washington to demand negotiations that might lead to a bipartisan spending bill that could reopen the government.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Early impressions from frequent chatters decry the bot's more corporate, less effusively creative tone.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Theo Johnson comes up with the ball and rumbles in for a 41-yard touchdown.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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At the mall’s free Rain Show feature, water literally pours out of the ceiling as dramatic thunder rumbles.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Roars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roars. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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