roar
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, deep cry or howl, as in excitement, distress, or anger.
is roaring
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present progressiveof roar (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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A tiny chalk drawing of a recumbent lion by Rembrandt sold for $17.9 million on Wednesday, the latest sign that the art market is roaring back following a yearslong slump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
For instance, the stock market is roaring at the same time that a majority of Americans are unhappy about the economy and are worried about job security and inflation, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025
They're taking full advantage of this huge crowd which is roaring them forward.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2024
Wall Street and world stocks had their worst day this year after purchasing managers index data showed that the U.S. services sector is roaring back to life.
From Reuters ● Feb. 21, 2023
The news anchor is asking him a question, but I can’t hear it because the blood is roaring in my ears.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
