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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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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
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
In conversation, Lee is grizzled and gregarious, quick to cackle, and prone to starry-eyed digressions about music’s overwhelming power and his partner’s formidable songwriting chops.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Though the character is traditionally played as a cackling crone, she'll be glammed-up for Wednesday.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In league with its sniveling human colleague Gabriel (Esai Morales, cackling with evil intent as if being paid by the cackle), The Entity is hacking into the world’s nuclear defense systems and taking control of the missiles, one paralyzed and panicking nation at a time.
—Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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And as the seconds of the season ticked away, the same playoff demons cackled from the top of Scotiabank Arena.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
In conversation, Lee is grizzled and gregarious, quick to cackle, and prone to starry-eyed digressions about music’s overwhelming power and his partner’s formidable songwriting chops.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Though the character is traditionally played as a cackling crone, she'll be glammed-up for Wednesday.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In league with its sniveling human colleague Gabriel (Esai Morales, cackling with evil intent as if being paid by the cackle), The Entity is hacking into the world’s nuclear defense systems and taking control of the missiles, one paralyzed and panicking nation at a time.
—Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cackle
Noun
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That means subway rumbles, office chatter, and café chaos all fade into the background.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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For years, there has been chatter among technologists in national security circles about the need to improve software delivery in the federal government.—
Lisa Umberger,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The actor chatted with PEOPLE at the New York premiere for his new Prime Video series, Butterfly, on Tuesday, Aug. 6.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The brothers leisurely chatted for the next forty minutes, until the all clear sounded at 0830.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rachael said Lylah will sit on anyone's lap and lick them until the lucky recipients start laughing.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Marnell laughed, wasn’t offended and found humor in the moment, something that Klepper found optimistic about the political divide.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Before anyone knew it, the house would be as fragrant of cocoa and sugar and butter as it was filled with conversation and laughter and clinking silverware.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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This highlights the importance of creating a culture of humor, not just a moment of laughter.—
Paul Boross MBE,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Much depends on how US-China trade talks pan out: Trump’s 30% tariff on Beijing led the US’ trade deficit with China to fall to its narrowest point in 21 years.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As the merger faced regulatory approval and Paramount engaged in settlement talks with Trump, staffers in the news division were in a perpetual state of consternation, while Democratic lawmakers raised the prospect that of a violation of anti-bribery laws.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The most significant announcement was the rollout of AI Mode, a feature that allows users to converse directly with an AI assistant within Google Search.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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After filming the show, the Lopers have mandated time for the family to converse—periods when the phones must be turned off.—
Megan Margulies,
Outside Online,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Kitty starts giggling, as Mia remains frozen, not moving a muscle, her ears flat on her head and rump stuck up into the sky.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The are-they-aren’t-they couple have been seen holding hands, giggling like new lovebirds, and lip-balming on live TV, as reports of a true romance spread like wildfire across the internet.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The carnage leads to a sigh of an epilogue that seems, without giving anything away, like a curious letdown, a cruel little snicker from Aster that doesn’t entirely satisfy.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Cackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cackle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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