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roar

[rawr, rohr] / rɔr, roʊr /


NOUN
loud outburst
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The customary roar of approval from Labour MPs followed as he took his seat.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Starship, standing more than 400 feet tall on launchpads, generates a powerful roar as it lifts off and sonic booms during re-entries of its reusable boosters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

"When Japanese products first entered Europe, there was the same reaction, there were many questions," Zhang said, over the roar of engines being tested.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

The loudest roar at Wednesday’s practice was when he showed up on the sideline with fellow receiver Davante Adams.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Inside, the howling winds quieted to a dull roar, and though the leaves and limbs shook, Clare knew they would hold.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

The pair have a bit of rivalry with Price's on-stage roars and antics often provoking Littler into doing similar, but the teenager denied that Price can get "under his skin".

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

The new Pokémon sets will detect each other, so kids can “battle,” complete with light-up effects and creature-appropriate roars and fight sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

High energy was the vibe when McCann got on stage to wild roars from the 9:30pm early show crowd and his energy match, noting he was excited to be at the historic club himself.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

But every few months, it roars with life, as it did this past weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

Hermione screamed over the deafening roars of the fire.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Her friend pulled her up a hillside as the flood roared below.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

Britain's Harriet Dart hailed the "community" of supporters who roared her on as she ended a 19-month wait for a Grand Slam win with a battling victory over Peyton Stearns at the US Open.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

“We are absolutely stoked to be reopened and welcoming everyone onto the terrace” overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Nepenthe hostess Faith Sassepp said on a phone call as a helicopter roared in the background.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

At a critical juncture, Vollering’s teammate Celia Gery roared through a corner and appeared to move up and block Niewiadoma-Phinney as Vollering took the opportunity to sprint away.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Suddenly, bright lights blinded my eyes as the door swung open and a familiar voice roared, “Never fear—Aldo’s here!”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

Next to the damaged station, dozens of onlookers stared at the flames roaring from the vehicle amid shards of glass and rubble, AFP journalists observed.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

London’s priciest neighborhoods are showcases for ostentatious automobiles at all times of year, V12 engines roaring through streets where speed limits top out at 20 miles-per-hour.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

The roaring success of the exhibition led to a huge transformation in how she was received both in Japan and abroad.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Shares of CrowdStrike are roaring after the company revealed a record-breaking quarter, partially boosted by fears about the power of artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Akira reached around Sue, took the reins, and with a click of her tongue and a squeeze of her legs, they took off into the dark, smoky woods, Morris roaring angrily at their escape.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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