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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Every time his face appeared on the big screen, the stadium roared.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

They roared as the players took the field, though some booed when the national anthem was played.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The stadium roared as Mexico fans joined Iran fans cheering and waving flags.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The artificial-intelligence trade came under pressure on Friday but chip stocks roared back on Monday and there was one big standout.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Most of the crowd roared back or yelled with excitement.

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon