shouted; shouting; shouts
1
: to utter a sudden loud cry
2
: to command attention as if by shouting
… a quality that shouts from good novels …—
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: to utter in a loud voice
2
: to cause to be, come, or stop by or as if by shouting
shouted himself hoarse
the proponents shouted down the opposition
shouter
noun
: a loud cry or call
Examples of shout in a Sentence
Verb
There's no need to shout at me.
well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock
Noun
I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold.
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Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Police said that upon arrival, Duarte allegedly advanced toward a deputy, reportedly shouting threats.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025
Baldwin, a Wisconsin native, was at the Atlanta home of Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach to watch the Green Bay Packers play, and there were celebratory shouts in the background when Howard announced Baldwin’s name.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Protestors and counter protestors were seen shouting with megaphones at each other and at ICE agents on the roof of the building.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Police said that upon arrival, Duarte allegedly advanced toward a deputy, reportedly shouting threats.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Unlike conspicuous consumption, quiet luxury whispers rather than shouts, favoring rarity, meaning, and intentionality.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2025
Baldwin, a Wisconsin native, was at the Atlanta home of Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach to watch the Green Bay Packers play, and there were celebratory shouts in the background when Howard announced Baldwin’s name.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Shout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shout. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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shout
1 of 2 verb1
: to utter a sudden loud cry
shouted for joy
2
: to utter in a loud voice
shouted out the answers
shouter
noun
shout
2 of 2 noun
: a loud cry or call
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