Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belling
Verb
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Elsewhere, Paula Rego’s two self portraits from 2017 show the artist howling through expressive pastel strokes.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026 -
When the evening kill was made, usually around 10 or 11 o’clock, howling would start again.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The fever dream continued with Howard wailing on guitar and vocals, the production morphing into a beautiful stew of blues rock and given an exclamation point – and a standing ovation – with Copeland spinning out of the shadows.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rui Hachimura, who led the Lakers with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting, was pulled for Thiero just 2½ minutes into the game after Redick was visibly displeased with his veteran forward’s defensive performance, pointing and shouting at Hachimura after calling a timeout.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gus gave Johnny the full explanation of how rain meant that the universe was crying on Good Friday because Jesus died on the cross.—
David Mcgrath,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Still reading the emails, still crying about it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The protesters were using a bullhorn and yelling loudly, disrupting services, authorities said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Both sections typically feature fans banging on drums and yelling chants throughout the game.—
PJ Green
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Normally, howling and yowling in the presence of another cat is not a good sign.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The officer responded after hearing the father hollering for help.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those take-one-for-the-team moments had the Lakers’ reserves up and hollering.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Belling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belling. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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