1
as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cow bellowed for her calf
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a drill instructor bellowing orders at new recruits during basic training
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Recent Examples of bellow
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Big Mistakes opens with the sounds of Laurie Metcalf bellowing about the indignities of death.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Certainly, Trump showing up at other sporting events recently like July 13’s FIFA Club World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium and February at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans resulted in a bellow of boos.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Her students and two children were left shattered by the loss of one of their best cheerleaders, who could be found at many of their performances with a big, bright and bellowing laugh.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Big Mistakes opens with the sounds of Laurie Metcalf bellowing about the indignities of death.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
The result is a ragged primal scream of a film — not a cry for help, but rather, a bellow of maternal rage.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Certainly, Trump showing up at other sporting events recently like July 13’s FIFA Club World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium and February at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans resulted in a bellow of boos.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellow
Verb
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The Mets then roared back, clinched a playoff berth and won two postseason series before pushing the Los Angeles Dodgers to six games and ultimately falling in the NLCS.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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But even as the crowd roared and Golden Tempo had no one blocking his path, there were still 11 horses ahead of him.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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For more than 10 minutes, officers shouted at Lopez to drop his 6-inch butcher knife, according to a report by then-Police Chief Michel Moore and POST’s investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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In one of the videos, al-Nasaan’s body can be seen on the ground as his friends shout for help.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Late that afternoon, Flint was sitting quietly against his tree and using a Primos can call to make bleats.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
3 Dec. 2025
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His tent grows dim, and sheep bleat for water outside.—
Arsalan Bukhari,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mira growled into her watch, excitedly.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Griffith growls Griffith could be in position to win its first Greater South Shore Conference title since 2018.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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According to court documents, witnesses told police that Smith and another person were walking south on North Holmes near the entrance to the apartment complex when Crosby and two others approached them, yelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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That gives you the ability to weed out those people who’d yell at you in advance.—
Kristen Arnett,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Such prices have set off howls of protest from some fans.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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My 2-year-old daughter’s howls of protest echoed through the previously silent forest of towering Norway spruce.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the recording, which lasts over an hour, continues, Athena’s screams can be heard.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The audio recording captured the sounds of the ensuing attack, including banging, screaming, crying and choking.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Years and years ago, my mom told me the best entertainment is full of laughs, but also makes people cry.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Several jurors cried as they were shown video and heard audio from inside the van after Athena was taken.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Bellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellow. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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