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Added 8 October 2026

rumbling

adjective

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Deep- and slow-sounding.
rumbling discontent

noun

A muted sound of complaint or discontent (often used in the plural).
The rumblings of the masses precede the crumbling of the state.
A deep low noise.
The rumbling of distant thunder echoed from the hilltop.

verb

present participle and gerund of rumble

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