rumbling
noun
rum·bling
ˈrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: rumble
2
: general but unofficial talk or opinion often of dissatisfaction
—usually used in plural
rumblings of political trouble—
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There were rumblings about rising prices.
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There had been rumblings in recent weeks regarding the possibility of Houston as a landing spot for Antetokounmpo, and for good reason.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
There had been rumblings of a sequel almost from the moment Gladiator hit screens in May 2000, rumblings that grew even louder after the DreamWorks film won five Academy Awards, including the one for best picture.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
There have been rumblings for months among some pollsters that Black men might be leaving the Democratic party, instead choosing to throw their support behind Trump.
—Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Rumors, rumblings and industry talk • Many teams, including the Yankees, Orioles, Astros and Braves, are showing interest in Giants starter Blake Snell.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
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Rahat Huq, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
There had been rumblings of a sequel almost from the moment Gladiator hit screens in May 2000, rumblings that grew even louder after the DreamWorks film won five Academy Awards, including the one for best picture.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
There have been rumblings for months among some pollsters that Black men might be leaving the Democratic party, instead choosing to throw their support behind Trump.
—Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Rumors, rumblings and industry talk • Many teams, including the Yankees, Orioles, Astros and Braves, are showing interest in Giants starter Blake Snell.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
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“Rumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumbling. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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