1
as in roared
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cow bellowed for her calf
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2
as in shouted
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 bellowed
Cameras panned to him as public address announcer Bob Ford bellowed his name with the starting lineup.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellowed
Verb
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Google-parent Alphabet has roared back of late, but questions are emerging over whether the tech giant can sustain its pace of growth.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The campers and counselors were killed when the fast-rising floodwaters roared through a low-lying area of the summer camp before dawn on the Fourth of July.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Resy shouted out the wine selection, which focuses on local options from Arizona and California, and items from the small but stellar dining menu, such as the squash risotto (with optional crab) and the half-chicken with black garlic for two.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Video from the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel shows floodwater bursting through the closed lobby doors, quickly rising to knee height while staff shouted for guests to evacuate.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Homoya yelled to a couple of birders in the group, interrupting himself in a conversation.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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During the Fever’s practice ahead of Game 1 against Las Vegas, Clark, who is out for the playoffs with a groin injury, yelled at reporters from the other side of the gym to check her tweet.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many bowed their heads, some cried softly.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the cast and crew were so moved by the filmmaking process that many cried along the way.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Martin was onstage with Sweeney, Michôd and the rest of the cast as the Princess of Wales Theatre crowd hollered.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni hollered the situation.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Bellowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellowed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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