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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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
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
White then nailed a step back 3, drawing more roars, and Jones hit a reverse layup.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
On a crisp autumn Saturday morning with the sky still a deep blue before hues of orange and pink line the horizon, not even the thunderous roars from airplanes overhead could drown out the enthusiasm and joy at San Jose’s Guadalupe Gardens.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
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
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Each year, the town of 4,400 people roars to life with its seasonal bash, ushering in the winter to come with joy, laughter, and plenty of mulled wine.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
One roars unimpeded through blogs, memes, forums, group texts, Substacks, and chatrooms, while another unfolds at a more stately pace, by means of policy papers, revisionist histories, and conservative political-philosophical manifestos.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
The traffic roars past her in a near-constant rush.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Its acceleration roars are music to the ears of any gearhead.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The crowd’s roars for Dreyer in pregame introductions Sunday acknowledged that fact.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
The stock opens down, and then roars higher, closing up $11 per share.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
After Melissa roars by Jamaica, Cuba is likely to be the next country in the storm’s path.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!
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China’s leaders made boosting demand at home their top economic priority in 2026, a reminder of Beijing’s domestic challenges even as its export engine roars ahead.
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Soft-close cabinetry is another staple of 2026 kitchen design, according to the report, a trait that not only aids durability but also prevents jarring noises.—
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Turns out, those crystal bowls and milk glass dishes—both of which made ample clinking noises—were perfect for alerting grandma that little ones were snagging candy before dinner.—
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
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And as the person behind the camera approaches the pit bull, the dog growls and barks while standing in a fearful crouch.—
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Sturridge crows and growls his lines, rolling his torso and crouching to crawl on his knuckles like a young silverback.—
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
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Eilish shouts from the open window.—
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Simmons laughs when recalling the experience.—
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Honestly, my only regret is this thing in the eye [laughs].—
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The year's first full moon is best known as the wolf moon since the howls of wolves were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
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United Methodist leadership with the bishop’s office preached to students, who welcomed the leaders with excited howls.—
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Early impressions from frequent chatters decry the bot's more corporate, less effusively creative tone.—
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Taylor Swift is not the only pop star football superfan showing up in style to cheer on her significant other as the NFL season rumbles to a close.—
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Deep in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, a train rumbles down a rugged valley.—
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“Roars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roars. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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