1
as in roaring
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cow bellowed for her calf
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2
as in shouting
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 bellowing
The door in this case is the one that Thomas Frank has just been hurled out of, and the window is one that Roberto De Zerbi is seemingly bellowing into.
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Peter South, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
An early Monday morning rendezvous of the QM2 with the Queen Mary was celebrated with a deep, bellowing ship horn salute.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The villas are new but already feel ancient (in the best possible way), pitched in a jumble of sugarcane fields, date palms, and donkey brays bellowing from the adjoining farm.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Her two modes are either disengaged or bellowing — and that’s not really enough to tearfully deem someone an addict.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Women who worked in shops sang together in bellowing, polyphonic unison.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 21 Dec. 2025
Sports radio can be loud and raucous, blaring with bluster and bellowing.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Mejia takes time to explore human moments between the characters, from early mornings spent bellowing along to a playlist, to a double-date night.
—Book Marks
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Busta also received an assist from Papoose and Joyner Lucas, all of them sharing lyrical wordplay and seamless tradeoffs as Busta swung between his trademark dichotomy of rapping to gruff bellowing.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Peter South, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
An early Monday morning rendezvous of the QM2 with the Queen Mary was celebrated with a deep, bellowing ship horn salute.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The villas are new but already feel ancient (in the best possible way), pitched in a jumble of sugarcane fields, date palms, and donkey brays bellowing from the adjoining farm.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Her two modes are either disengaged or bellowing — and that’s not really enough to tearfully deem someone an addict.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Women who worked in shops sang together in bellowing, polyphonic unison.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 21 Dec. 2025
Sports radio can be loud and raucous, blaring with bluster and bellowing.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Mejia takes time to explore human moments between the characters, from early mornings spent bellowing along to a playlist, to a double-date night.
—Book Marks
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Busta also received an assist from Papoose and Joyner Lucas, all of them sharing lyrical wordplay and seamless tradeoffs as Busta swung between his trademark dichotomy of rapping to gruff bellowing.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellowing
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But, for those looking for a slightly less intensive experience, the semi-serious murder party—which tends to take place, and to wrap up, during one dinner—has come roaring back in popularity.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are also roaring fireplaces in the communal areas (usually presided over by a moose or elk bust), oodles of wood and leather furniture, pieces of Indigenous art throughout, and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Levy took out a laptop and began shouting first names.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Just a few months ago, a far‑right group disrupted the early morning prayer services of the NSU Muslim Student Association on Hollywood Beach, shouting hateful anti-Muslim slurs.—
Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bergholm employs some very effective sound design here, giving just a hint of animalistic growling to the kid’s lusty cries.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Expect the never-ending guitar solos and monstrous growling members Phantom Slaughter and Wroth Septentrion are known for—plus one sprawling, 14-minute track featuring Marty Friedman.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The details Christine Smith, who's employed at the auto repair shop Pasadena Bimmer next door, was working the front desk when the man came running inside, yelling for help.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dash camera video from Newton’s police cruiser doesn’t capture the shooting, but Newton can be heard yelling commands for Sanders to stop and show his hands.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Over the past few years, LaBeouf has managed to keep his screaming to a minimal and (mostly) onscreen habit.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running, screaming, and after sliding on my knees.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two sat in silence before Carter began crying.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the winning score was announced Cizeron hugged his coach and covered his face while crying.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Early this season, Coen, a former UMass quarterback who coached under Sean McVay with the Los Angeles Rams, was seen hollering at Lawrence on the sideline after an incompletion.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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Probst is as bad as any of them about this — look back no further than the amount of airtime on Wednesday’s finale that was spent hollering about Savannah making Survivor history by winning as many challenges as five other women in show history.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Bellowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellowing. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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