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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
erupted in a high-pitched cackle at the absurdity of the suggestion
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2
as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longer
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory days
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caught
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Recent Examples of cackle
Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Rosie started softly, to match the question, but finished in a sort of triumphant cackle.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
On a Tuesday afternoon in early November, the Zoom background of Tom Kenny, the voice of the cackling cartoon sea sponge with square pants, is a snapshot from the long-running kids series.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
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Noun
One minute later, cackles rippled through my eardrums at a higher decibel than before.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Rosie started softly, to match the question, but finished in a sort of triumphant cackle.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
And Winston left fans cackling with his version, which poked fun at his infamous crab leg theft from his time at Florida State University in 2014.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
On a Tuesday afternoon in early November, the Zoom background of Tom Kenny, the voice of the cackling cartoon sea sponge with square pants, is a snapshot from the long-running kids series.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cackle
Noun
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Keefe looks up at the judge and does a quiet chuckle.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Dec. 2025
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Sending up the no-stakes frivolity of progressive Reform Judaism, characters played by Seth Rogen and Kate Berlant get some insight-free chuckles.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Political chatter was less direct for much of the evening, with most discussion limited to how honored the fighters were to be competing at the White House, with an emphasis on celebrating veterans and first responders.—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Not that that chatter didn’t exist.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Come dinnertime, be sure to chat with the restaurant's sommelier for a stellar wine to pair with your meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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While Paula is inside the motel and horrors begin unfolding, Geri and Rudy chat about their respective futures.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Verb
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When Mehta appeared on camera bouncing her newborn in her lap, that professor started laughing sympathetically.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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The When Calls the Heart star took the mishap in stride, laughing it off as Hager called for the production crew to rectify the situation.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Just then, Han lets out a loud burp, and Yoon’s wife bursts into laughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Playing out this irony onstage in school productions, Harbour was rewarded with laughter and applause.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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If vulnerability feels risky, slow the pace and keep the talk on facts first, then add feelings once both sides steady.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The chatbot, capable of conversing in natural language, captivated global audiences and has since developed advanced coding, voice interaction and image generation capabilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In the trailer, Cusack is seen conversing with Woody about what's to come.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Fans who caught the brief moment giggled at the High School Musical star seeming to question how scoring works on the reality competition series.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
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The actors create the handmade effects, at stage right behind microphones — sounds of teenage girls in photos giggling, the clink of spoons against bowls filled with blueberries.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Cackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cackle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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