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growled
  • past participle of growl.
  • past tense form of growl.

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Although my stomach growled with anticipation, my heart and mind remained unsettled.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

“Let’s do this,” he growled, handing me a to-go mug full of coffee as he slid into our car's driver’s seat and turned over the engine.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

“I grew up believing in Darwinism,” he growled.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023

After a vet visit in which four techs held him down to draw blood, he growled at me anytime I came near.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

“And what, pray tell, are you implying?” the wolf growled softly.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley