Definition of exclaimnext
as in to shout
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling the whole team exclaimed with one voice, "We won!"

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Recent Examples of exclaim These belonged to Kim Kardashian, André proudly exclaims. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026 These people aren’t afraid of anything, one of Abdul Hadi’s friends exclaimed. Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026 When the final scores came in, Liu didn’t exclaim in her own victory but leapt to embrace Ami Nakai of Japan, who was delighted to earn bronze. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026 Nelson exclaimed on the Dodgers’ radio broadcast. Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclaim
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  • The march continues to weave throughout the Plaza on its way back to Mill Creek Park as people shout various chants, blare music, pound on handheld drums and blow whistles.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Malinin shouted and punched the air with relief after finishing the skate.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But the images and slogans roaring across social media in this first month of the war in Iran may be something new.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Exclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclaim. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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