as in roar
a violent shouting I went to the window to see what the sudden outcry from the street below was about

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Recent Examples of outcry Eventually, the outcry was heard by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for identifying and removing hazardous trees and structural debris on properties where homeowners have granted them the right of entry. Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025 Both of those pages were quickly restored when the deletions drew public outcry. Ashraf Khalil, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Advocates said the family's case had been working its way through the U.S. immigration system, and their detainment by ICE in late March prompted outcry in the New York community near the U.S.-Canada border. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025 That view seems smart, given the outcry prompted by the eradication of the two free bags policy. Mark Dent, HubSpot, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outcry
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Noun
  • When Golden took the stage, there was a roar of cheers and fireworks exploded over the city.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • While the roar of the engines and smell of burning rubber are very familiar to fans of stock car racing, there’s a distinct allure about NHRA events.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One appeal of the group’s messaging is its peculiarly British sensibility; the statements tend to cut through the noise.
    Anna Russell, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.
    David Gruber, Time, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcry. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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