belling

Definition of bellingnext
present participle of bell

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for belling
Verb
  • In the ongoing fight for women’s equal rights, Pawol had proved a female baseball umpire can be second-guessed, proved wrong and humiliated by technology and mocked by howling fans on social media just like a man can.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
  • There’s no better time to swap scary stories than when the wind is howling and candles are flickering.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • On the soundtrack, mournful wailing music presents her as a tragic character.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 June 2026
  • The final syllables accelerate into a blur, whereupon a ritual of wailing erupts.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
  • Some people trapped inside were seen hanging from windows and shouting for help as flames and smoke swept through parts of the building.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The Stanley Cup Final is here, and broadcast executives across the continent are crying in their beds.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Losing interest in activities or friends, crying frequently, or exhibiting notable sleep or appetite changes can be additional warning signs.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Two videos soon began circulating on social media showing a contestant, Vasana Montgomery, appearing to say the N-word on camera — once while singing a song and another time while yelling at an arcade game.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 31 May 2026
  • The episode ended with Fern yelling to her Nazi boyfriend Wayne that Rue had broken into the safe in Laurie's basement.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Normally, howling and yowling in the presence of another cat is not a good sign.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the spring run-in, that Everton match delivered the exuberant scene of Max Dowman, 16, running down the pitch to score the second goal into an empty net, the stadium reacting in real time like a Tour de France crowd hollering home the yellow jersey at the top of Mont Ventoux.
    Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
  • Down the way, a bunch of young fellas were hooting and hollering.
    Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • As a musician, Ono was known for singing in what has been described as a screechy, caterwauling voice, and many of her musical collaborations with Lennon were baffling to Beatles fans.
    Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Belling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belling. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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