- present participle of thunder.
thundering
Example Sentences
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Dinwiddie evolves from being a thundering doubter about Washington to being an equally thundering supporter who refuses to accept the younger man’s resignation after a setback.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
As he dominated center stage, the thundering chorus of his speeches — “I am … somebody” — inspired his followers even as it sometimes sounded like a painful plea.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
“It was raining straight down, it was thundering and it was 27 degrees,” he said, recalling watching the storm early Sunday morning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
As the thundering basslines rumble, hundreds of people dance with wild abandon.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025
Roaring men, grunting, moaning animals, thundering hooves sound like it’s the end of the world.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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