bellowed

past tense of bellow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bellowed Tyler bellowed near the end as Simmons and McDaniels literally bowed down to them. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026 By making its pockets oversized and bellowed, the designers of the first cargo pants allowed soldiers to tote grenades, flares and other essential gear in their trousers. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 John Goodman bellowed from his front porch, in Charleston, South Carolina. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 This produced memorable moments like the GameStop short squeeze, and gave rise to investing celebrities like Roaring Kitty, who bellowed into his laptop microphone while sharing his portfolio on YouTube. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 And in response, the crowd bellowed out, daring to be the loudest crowd of the day. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Sep. 2026 Harbour bellowed as co-star Winona Ryder, by his side, made an expression of amazement that turned into a meme. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026 After one match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 2021, when City had won 1-0 but had played sloppily in the final minutes, Guardiola bellowed at the subs and youth teamers who had not actually contributed. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026 Within seconds of the Yankees recording the final out of Monday’s 12-1 win over the Orioles, John Sterling’s signature victory call bellowed from Yankee Stadium’s speakers. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellowed
Verb
  • And when Brooks mentioned the guy was from Topeka, the crowd roared even louder.
    — Rashad Alexander November 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Portland roared back and repeatedly got within four points, but no closer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Heck, there was even a moment where Brooks shouted out the crew member who was switching out his guitars mid-set.
    — Rashad Alexander November 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Soon after, a warden shook Guardado and shouted his name, but got no response and a medic then pronounced him dead.
    — KIM CHANDLER, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Since then, Barkley has growled at several other people, and all but one have been diagnosed with some type of cancer, Dozier said.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
  • At the other end of our road, the cranes of the docks loomed — great Stothert and Pitt machines that growled overhead like something out of Star Wars, guarding the scale and mystery of the River Thames.
    — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • When the woman yelled at the driver to stop following her, the man shouted an expletive and threw a glass bottle into her car.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The kid was encouraged to dominate 5U beginner soccer kids by a father who yelled to keep the ball.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The two embraced outside the courtroom after the decision as Floris cried tears of relief.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • According to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, the former couple both cried.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Beoga was there to support Macklemore on Monday, alongside surprise guests including Hozier and Kneecap and a passionate Irish crowd that hooted and hollered for the duration of the nearly four-hour event.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Families climbed to their rooftops and hollered for rescuers.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Bellowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellowed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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