rumbling
noun
Often rumblings. the first signs of dissatisfaction or grievance.
rumblings
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pluralof rumbling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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U.S. stocks are set up for potentially dramatic rotations beneath the S&P 500 index’s surface, with rumblings already underway following a stratospheric rise in semiconductors shares.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 5, 2026
What began as distant rumblings of volatility has turned into broader market volatility.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Harpootlian heard rumblings that some of the jurors were displeased with Hill’s conduct and began to scour the back roads of Colleton County to track them down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Kathan had heard rumblings about CBS getting out of radio going all the way back to its first ownership change in the 1980s when Larry Tisch acquired the company.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
When I was walking anywhere near her I could hear the hollow rumblings of contentment from inside her.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
