Rumble
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Implying Power
Use 'rumble' to describe sounds that suggest strength or size, often for vehicles or natural phenomena. The ferry rumbled as it approached the dock.
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Not Always Loud
'Rumble' can refer to a sound that is powerful but not necessarily loud or disruptive. A distant rumble of thunder was the storm's first warning.