belled

verb

past tense of bell
as in howled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belled
  1. howled
  2. wailed
  3. shouted
  4. yelled
  5. hollered
  6. cried
  7. pealed
  8. bawled
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  • Instead, after Germany invaded the USSR, Stalin turned on a dime and howled—correctly—that Germany was preparing to wipe the Russians out.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Julie, this book was inspired by your real-life poodle, who famously howled along during My Fair Lady rehearsals?
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of howled
Verb
  • The rocker took a step back from his usual double duty as lead singer and guitarist, opting to shred voraciously as Robinson wailed on the mic.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • Fans wailed outside St James’ and Keegan stood on the steps to placate them, but then Les Ferdinand arrived and another Hollywood-upon-Tyne took shape.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of wailed
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  • Dern's 7-year-old daughter peered her head over the barricade from her front row seat and shouted encouragement each time mom got close to her side of the cage.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Jarren Duran shouted at Willson Contreras at the end of an inning for no good reason.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of shouted
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  • In April, Bloomberg reported on troubles at Cooper’s company, spurred in part by juggling too many business ventures, including executive turnover, shows that failed to become major hits and staff issues with Kaplan, who often yelled at employees.
    — Ashley Carman, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Witnesses said the suspect yelled racial slurs at the victim, officials said.
    — Jessica Baltaxe, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of yelled
Verb
  • As players and coaches hooted and hollered for Richman’s win, Mills socked a cheering Richman with a right hook to his facemask.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Nearby, other passengers screamed and hollered for their lives.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of hollered
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  • Mexico women cried with joy after a 20-19 win over Great Britain — which rallied from 20-6 down — for the women’s bronze and an Olympic spot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken cried while tributing songwriting partner Howard Ashman on stage at D23’s Beauty and the Beast reunion.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cried
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  • The bells of Westminster Abbey pealed for an hour.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Definition of pealed
Verb
  • The baby bawled, the women and girls tiptoed, and at last Lina and the Brown family reached the ground and ran across the street.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Both men bawled in a viral clip that brought their accomplishment into full focus.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of bawled
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