scream for

verb

screamed for; screaming for; screams for

informal

1

: to demand or need (something)

People are screaming for news about the virus.

These policies just scream out for reform.

2

: 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

Priscilla screams for her son, but Dutch drags her back to the car. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The issue Edmonton’s roster screams for a right-handed centre capable of playing second- or third-line minutes. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 27 July 2026

As heavy rain and intense lightning hit the Cincinnati suburb, McKinney was heard screaming for help by his neighbors, who rushed to assist him, WLWT reported. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

The child screamed for help during the incident, while Pambianchi yelled for Schmidt to get off of the child, Pambianchi said. — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for scream for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore