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as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
screaming headlines about the latest showbiz scandal
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
a screaming picture of everyone making silly faces
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing
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as in complaining
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm
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Recent Examples of screaming
Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Police said officers were dispatched after a caller reported hearing a woman screaming inside an apartment.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Robert De Niro said later in a speech, encouraging the screaming crowd to repeat it back.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Droves of Morgan Park (22nd) District police responded to the block, where dozens of young people were dancing, laughing, screaming and running back and forth.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
A lot of yelling and screaming.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The woman was screaming with joy at the Knicks’ title-clinching victory in Game 5 of the championship series against the San Antonio Spurs.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 June 2026
Pedestrians around the construction site are screaming.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Adjective
There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Verb
The cells are basically screaming ‘Hey, our DNA is getting cooked here,’ and that stimulates the pigment cell.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Police said officers were dispatched after a caller reported hearing a woman screaming inside an apartment.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Robert De Niro said later in a speech, encouraging the screaming crowd to repeat it back.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Droves of Morgan Park (22nd) District police responded to the block, where dozens of young people were dancing, laughing, screaming and running back and forth.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
A lot of yelling and screaming.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The woman was screaming with joy at the Knicks’ title-clinching victory in Game 5 of the championship series against the San Antonio Spurs.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 June 2026
Pedestrians around the construction site are screaming.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
Adjective
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Combs’ four-year, two-month sentence came as a second shock to a captive courtroom audience after the split verdict was read following his sensational eight-week trial.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Francisco was sensational on defense too, with 101 blocks on top of 306 kills with just 50 errors.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Other members of the cast contribute some sharp edges and moments that are legitimately funny.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Someone’s losing their dignity, and that’s funny.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Now, if there was just some way to go back and re-edit a supercut without Kate Capshaw's squealing and shrieking.—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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What is a better visual metaphor for being a woman in America than the sight of Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) tearing through the streets of Widow’s Bay, shrieking for help and finding none, while an out-of-shape freak stalks her and somehow manages to catch up to her?—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The photo of Kyle and Amanda leaving the reunion and laughing went viral, which also set off some conspiracies among the very normal fandom of these shows.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Earlier in the series, Wembanyama drew criticism for a dangerously hard foul on Brunson and was later caught on camera laughing in Mitchell Robinson's direction during a heated moment.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The amplifying of complaining subcontractors, always easy to find.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Winemaker Matt Dees brings out elegance and balance in the wines, this one is no exception with juicy, savory, melt in your mouth bright strawberry/currant fruit.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The Oreo challenge is one of the episode’s comedic high points.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The production is a deeply personal look at her life and career, inspired by her beloved grandmother, Freddie Mae Glover, and her lifelong dream of becoming a comedic performer like her idol, Carol Burnett.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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