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roar

[rawr, rohr] / rɔr, roʊr /


NOUN
loud outburst
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It buys prestige, photographs, the roar that drowns out everything the host would rather you not hear.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

That began with the shocked roar that met Rush’s first number, 1977’s “Xanadu,” a chugging slab of custom-van-tested shag splendor, akin to kicking off a trick show with the most dangerous stunt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It also features a built-in system that amplifies the sounds of the electric engine in a bid to mimic the roar of a traditional supercar.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Even when she found some rhythm in the second set, Raducanu - who has previously let out a roar after winning a crucial point - kept her celebrations to a minimum.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Archie woke with the whips and the roar of the carriage and started to wail.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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