roared

VERB

growl, howl

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bark blast boom crash explode holler rebound resound rumble shout thunder yell

STRONG

bawl bay bellow bluster brawl bray clamor cry detonate din drum reecho repercuss reverberate roll rout sound trumpet vociferate

Example Sentences

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roared

Live Nation has also sought more growth abroad, amid signs of a slowdown in the U.S., after concerts roared back to life when pandemic restrictions lifted.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Flames roared through crackling pine trees on Thursday as a wildfire gained ground on the coast of southwestern France, forcing more than 20,000 tourists and residents to flee to safety.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

They roared his nickname - "Nole! Nole!" - whenever he went break point down against Sinner.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

As China’s economy roared in the 2000s, Taiwanese tycoon Nobu Su earned a fortune after taking control of a big portion of the “dry bulk” ships that move coal and iron ore.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

I pulled the rope again and the motor hesitated, popped, and then roared to life.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen