as in muttering
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as in murmuring
to speak softly and unclearly
I can't understand you if you mumble
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Noun
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Scientists used a combination of data to peer through the volcano, including seismic monitoring that tracked how fast the rumbles caused by the moving magma travel through different kinds of rock.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 May 2025 -
When the aqueduct is running, those who enter the facility will hear the rumble of rushing water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Also, if the rumblings about this being the summer of offer sheets become reality, Peterka would be a logical target for other teams.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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From rumblings that King Charles is hesitant to give up the throne to Prince William, to reports about the estrangement between Prince Harry and King Charles, and Prince Harry and Prince William.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2025
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There was the squeak of sneakers, the rustling of kneeling nuns, the murmur of quiet prayers.—
Colleen Barry and Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, a murmur can also be caused by an issue within the heart, like a regurgitation (backflow) of blood or an obstruction.4 Ways to Listen A stethoscope is used to listen to heart sounds.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Mumbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mumbling. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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