Thunder rumbled in the distance, signaling an approaching storm.

Meaning: A loud, deep noise happened far away, warning that a storm was coming.

Choice of Words: Thunder is the loud noise that happens during a storm, and rumbled means it made a deep, loud sound.

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Thunder boomed in the distance, announcing the impending storm.

Meaning: This means that there was a very loud, deep thunder sound in the sky far away, and it was telling everyone that a storm was coming soon.

Choice of Words: Boomed means that the thunder was making a very loud, deep sound. Announcing means that the thunder was telling everyone that something was going to happen. Impending means that the storm was going to happen soon.

Thunder clapped in the distance, heralding the arrival of the tempest.

Meaning: This means that there was a loud, sharp thunder sound in the sky far away, and it was announcing the arrival of a very strong storm.

Choice of Words: Clapped means that the thunder was making a loud, sharp sound. Heralding means that the thunder was announcing the arrival of something. Tempest is a very strong storm.

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