rumble
verb (used without object)
to make a deep, heavy, somewhat muffled, continuous sound, as thunder.
rumbles
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pluralof rumble.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof rumble (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
rumbleverb (used without object)to make a deep, heavy, somewhat muffled, continuous sound, as thunder.
Example Sentences
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And a split-second later the crowd saw it, too — their quiet rumbles rising to a thrilling roar, as if they knew what was coming next.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
The new month sees U.S. stocks at record highs as an inexorable rally rumbles on.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
Italy's eager back row soaked up England's ponderous forward rumbles and when the ball went wide, their defensive shape was barely ruffled.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
The plans come as a months-long diplomatic row between Japan and China over comments Takaichi made on Taiwan rumbles on.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
A car rumbles into our driveway, and the door opens and then slams.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
