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
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
While en route, firefighters saw a large column of smoke bellowing from the area and realized the severity of the incident and sought additional help to the scene.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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
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Verb
Higher temperatures combined with dense volumes of dry and flammable vegetation has raised the risk of even the smallest conflagrations quickly bellowing into unstoppable mega-fires.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
While en route, firefighters saw a large column of smoke bellowing from the area and realized the severity of the incident and sought additional help to the scene.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Noun
With a bellow the sow came down on all fours and started the final charge.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellow
Verb
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Her presence is heralded not by the sounds of howls, roars or clanking chains, but by the shutting of the door to her study, the scrape of her chair as it is pulled towards her desk, and the clanking of her type-writer keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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From glowing skies to giant reefs, massive canyons, towering mountains, and roaring waterfalls, the planet’s greatest natural wonders show just how powerful and diverse nature can be.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The group was met by a much smaller contingent of mostly men who appeared to make Nazi salutes and shouted anti-Muslim chants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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One photo in the post showed Swift with her arm around Hargitay, 62, as other Knicks fans surrounded them, while a second snap captured them both shouting and cheering.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 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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The big question is whether people who pay hundreds of thousands of euros for growling gas-guzzlers will also shell out for electric versions.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Jack White, who growled and grinded as the singer/guitarist of the White Stripes and has since positioned himself as a primal rock god on his own, is showing a new side as a sculptor with a show opening in a London gallery run by none other than Damien Hirst.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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In addition, Field appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, was yelling, acting belligerently and was disturbing residents, including a mother with young children.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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So Annette started yelling her name.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Her presence is heralded not by the sounds of howls, roars or clanking chains, but by the shutting of the door to her study, the scrape of her chair as it is pulled towards her desk, and the clanking of her type-writer keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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At that point, a loud drum fill announces itself, snarling electric guitars kick in and McCartney’s trademark howls of old arrive in time for a fairly kick-ass chorus.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Verb
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As if each of us isn’t a walking embodiment of our moment, clueless and attuned at once, screaming about one thing and in total denial about another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The first thing many visitors see from their airplane windows is the giant LUMEN screaming up through the Seattle gloom.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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Especially Melanie, who was crying her foundation off before the vote was even announced.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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“Bellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellow. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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