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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
The tow truck operator screamed at the sedan’s driver.
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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
The woman screamed and tried to run, but Longmire tackled her from behind, pinned her down and tried to rape her, according to trial testimony.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily 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
Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 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
Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber both struck out to end the inning, which fired up Severino who screamed toward Team USA’s dugout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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
The woman screamed and tried to run, but Longmire tackled her from behind, pinned her down and tried to rape her, according to trial testimony.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily 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
Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 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
Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber both struck out to end the inning, which fired up Severino who screamed toward Team USA’s dugout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screamed
Verb
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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
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Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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In particular, cast member Heidi Gardner at one point laughed so hard that the sketch ground to a halt for about 20 seconds, as the audience cheered with delight.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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And for those who loved him, who grew up with him, who laughed at the jokes and meant every one of them as a compliment — he will not be easily forgotten.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At that point, a strange odor in the cabin was reported, and flight attendants complained of sudden illness.—
Colleen Mondor,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the early days of COVID, people complained of losing their sense of taste or smell.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 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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Those who yelled were drowned out by the chanting and singing.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit also said that when complaints were made about the harassment, they were not properly investigated and the employees were subject to retaliation, including being given double shifts, being accused of wrongdoing and being berated and yelled at by supervisors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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