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

growled



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“Jameson never bared his teeth, growled at either officer, or otherwise displayed any attempt whatsoever to attack,” the lawsuit stated.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

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

From Salon Jan. 10, 2026

TAYBEH, West Bank — The three military vehicles growled to a stop in front of Zaher Ibrahim’s elegant two-story home in this village in the occupied West Bank.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 30, 2025

Lyra and I sat there in the dark as a cello growled, a saxophone blared, and cosmic waves of sound washed over us.

From Slate Apr. 8, 2024

Patience reached across Natalie for a potato chip, and Churro growled at her.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz



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