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as in shrieked
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughed
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 complained
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 screamed
Lee screamed, running toward Knueppel and shaking a bottle of water over his head.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Moore screamed, Torres, 19, remembered.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The tow truck operator screamed at the sedan’s driver.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The son screamed and stopped the attack.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
And then, basically, just let out my emotion, looked at the LIU fan section, just screamed at the top of my lungs.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
But that doesn’t mean that every baseball fan hasn’t screamed at an ump over a bad call.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
Stunned fans screamed and cheered as Jordan smiled at the camera.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
At the same time, an internal voice screamed never.
—Amy McHugh, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Moore screamed, Torres, 19, remembered.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The tow truck operator screamed at the sedan’s driver.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The son screamed and stopped the attack.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
And then, basically, just let out my emotion, looked at the LIU fan section, just screamed at the top of my lungs.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
But that doesn’t mean that every baseball fan hasn’t screamed at an ump over a bad call.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
Stunned fans screamed and cheered as Jordan smiled at the camera.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
At the same time, an internal voice screamed never.
—Amy McHugh, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screamed
Verb
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With few exceptions, all the other students had shrieked in fear and had, from then on, called her gross-out or bug-girl.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Near the launch site, members of the crowd shrieked or stared in disbelief.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When Bradford delivered the detail about the sandwich, the board and attendees laughed and shook their heads.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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LaMorie laughed and walked toward the officers.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Paez Terán's parents have complained that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has refused to give them answers about the events surrounding his death.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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While famous guests, like tennis star Serena Williams, Chicago Sky WNBA player Angel Reese and actress Marlee Marlin, held events, many attendees complained about sparse decorations and limited events, and many on social media are calling the event a scam.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After letting out a cathartic scream, Madigan giggled.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Taking a deep breath, the Quantico alum giggled and then, leaning over, plunged her face straight into the ice.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Never whined, even as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s play deteriorated last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Staley yelled back at him as assistants from both teams separated the two.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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On the day of the shooting, Owens knocked on Lorincz's door to confront her after Owens' son said Lorincz yelled and threw roller skates at him, according to the sheriff's office, but Lorincz would not open the door.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Attendees chuckled after seeing how inexpensive billing statements, fees, budgets and licenses were compared to today.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Screamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screamed. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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