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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
The beauty of Baja transcends the thundering race course, offering a blend of experiences that elevate any visit.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
But in more rural areas of Watauga County and others nearby, where landslides scarred Appalachian slopes and the storm sent water thundering into narrow valleys, the damage to roads, homes and the power grid was more severe.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
On Sunday night, participants filled the sports ground with thundering cheers.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Unfortunately, mid-rehearsal, their mother, Rose (an absolutely magnificent McDonald), comes thundering onto the stage, usurping Jocko’s leadership and sucking up all of the air into the room.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
The beauty of Baja transcends the thundering race course, offering a blend of experiences that elevate any visit.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
But in more rural areas of Watauga County and others nearby, where landslides scarred Appalachian slopes and the storm sent water thundering into narrow valleys, the damage to roads, homes and the power grid was more severe.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
On Sunday night, participants filled the sports ground with thundering cheers.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundering
Adjective
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Lamia doesn’t know that Bibi has gone into super-grandma mode after realizing the folly of her abandonment plan, parking herself in loud protestation at the police station.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Topline Losses from a pair of big-name companies, Apple and Tesla, headlined a broader slip in the stock market Thursday, a rocky start to the year’s first trading session after 2023 and 2024’s roaring bull market.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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The audience went wild, roaring with laughter and applause.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That visual message was audibly reinforced at a deafening level as the crowd cheered their neighbors who spoke against the proposal and booed a NIPSCO official and other business leaders who spoke in favor of it.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Sudden showers of beer, cider, and other mysterious fluids became as integral to the vibe as the deafening roar of the crowd.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Three were arrested, including — and here’s perhaps the wildest part — an unrelated man who showed up armed at the scene hours later, after a relative told him about the shooting, surrendered his firearms to police and began yelling at them.—
Joanna Allhands,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Everybody was yelling his name.—
Bruce Feldman,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Evans employs a stylistic smorgasbord for his 16 songs, including thunderous rock, wafting waltzes, barbershop harmonies, pop balladry and even a show-stopping gospel number.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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The Weeknd sang, prompting thunderous applause Jimmy Fallon and The Weeknd are giving the class of 2025 a celebration to remember.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Thundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundering. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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