growling
adjective
growl·ing
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Definition of growling
: marked by a growl
a low growling voice listened to the growling thunder
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Other Words from growling
growlingly
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of growling in a Sentence
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But be mindful of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Top 10 metro Detroit public golf courses for 2019 unveiled," 7 June 2019 Be wary of the wind, which can turn Lyon Oaks into a growling beast. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Top 10 metro Detroit public golf courses for 2018," 6 July 2018 Who can forget the wonder embedded in gifts of ribbon candy, or the crackling fat of the roasted pig that signaled abundance and the passing of years, or the growling hunger of a long winter? — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "The delectable possibility and bland reality of Sweetbitter," 25 May 2018 Put the bag in a backpack and give it to a schoolchild who lives with empty pantries and a growling stomach. — Beth Thames, AL.com, "Help hungry kids by supporting Food Bank backpack program," 15 Mar. 2018 Perhaps the most unlikely couple in movie history: a giant growling dog-man and a handsome space smuggler. — Matt Miller, Esquire, "The Young Han Solo Movie Will Answer One of the Biggest Questions in Star Wars," 17 Jan. 2018 This way, no one will be running out to catch a train, or nursing a growling stomach. — Maurie Backman, USA TODAY, "Feeling underpaid at work? You're not alone," 29 Aug. 2017 That’s when Murray isn’t within growling distance of his family box, where his entourage has long been tasked with the chore of reprocessing all of the player’s ire into unrestrained assurance. — Harvey Araton, New York Times, "Just What an Emotional Andy Murray May Need: A Coach Who Isn’t," 1 Sep. 2016 The young stunner from Chicago linked up with the alt-pop princess for a discordant bit of growling bass. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Whethan & Charli XCX Rep the 'Love Gang' With Growling Bass: Watch," 27 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'growling.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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