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adjective

ˈthən-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce thundering (audio)
Definition of thunderingnext
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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thundering

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verb

present participle of thunder
1
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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2
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
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. — 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
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for thundering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundering
  1. loud
  2. roaring
  3. shouting
  4. deafening
  5. growling
  6. yelling
  7. ringing
  8. rumbling
Adjective
  • Yet by selectivity, Ozarks ranks as the tenth most selective baccalaureate college in the country — outpacing schools with far larger endowments and far louder name recognition.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Messi started the second half and received a loud ovation from fans at Miami's Nu Stadium.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud
Verb
  • After a miscue on a target in the second quarter, Reed came roaring back with the 15-yard touchdown reception for the second score of the game.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, devastating fires have hit Spokane, Washington, amid a roaring wildfire season in parts of the West and Pacific Northwest.
    — Brianna Sacks, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of roaring
Verb
  • When the surveillance footage resumes about an hour later, a man can be heard shouting, but the words are unintelligible, and a vehicle horn sounds.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But don’t expect those insiders to be put into partisan panels for a few minutes of shouting.
    — Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of shouting
Adjective
  • Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • Heavy raindrops flew sideways, smacking against the hood of my rain jacket and creating a nearly deafening white noise.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of deafening
Verb
  • As Koji’s character is thrust into a cage at an underground prison brawl, Momoa’s Blanka can be heard growling off screen.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Definition of growling
Verb
  • Rookie Spencer Jones scored on the balk after getting an RBI triple and Sale began fiercely yelling at Merzel before manager Walt Weiss continued the argument and was ejected.
    — Larry Fleisher, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Simpson told a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer that a large man began yelling at his 18-year-old son, Conrad.
    — Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of yelling
Adjective
  • The ringing endorsement reinforces Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure even as some big tech companies roll out their own custom chips.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • Using geothermal means buildings don’t burn fossil fuels, and residents or other users aren’t bothered by rumbling air conditioners or noisy heaters, Weigert said.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • More news The Arizona Cardinals and their starting quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, had been in a rumbling contract dispute in the early days of training camp.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of rumbling

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“Thundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundering. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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