scream for

phrasal verb

screamed for; screaming for; screams for

informal

: to demand or need (something)

People are screaming for news about the virus.

These policies just scream out for reform.

: to be very suitable or appropriate for (something)

Hot summer days like this just scream for ice cream and visits to the pool.

Examples of scream for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another scream for this bad, unabashedly cornball line. —

Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024 Hart and her friend tried lighting a small fire to send a smoke signal, screaming for help as over 10 calls to 911 went unconnected due to bad cell service, according to Hart. —

Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024 When Edwards screamed for Amir to leave, the child was adamant about protecting her, Edwards wrote. —

Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024 Body and dash camera video released by police showed Rios screaming for help as the train approached and slammed into the vehicle. —

Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for scream for

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