as in shouts
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 exclaims
Derry exclaims while staring at a pile of dirty dishes and food debris on the floor.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Shayna McHayle’s Junglepussy exclaims at the beginning of the bank-robbery scene.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
King exclaims and even tried it on.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The Grammy nominee's team also exclaims in shock at the reveal and approaches to gather Clara's contact information as Erivo sings her praises.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
The loudness to which Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) exclaims that he is aroused was wild considering Lily (Cathy Ang) is in the next room.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Joseph exclaims, in the way that only Nicolas Cage can.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Shayna McHayle’s Junglepussy exclaims at the beginning of the bank-robbery scene.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
King exclaims and even tried it on.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The Grammy nominee's team also exclaims in shock at the reveal and approaches to gather Clara's contact information as Erivo sings her praises.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
The loudness to which Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) exclaims that he is aroused was wild considering Lily (Cathy Ang) is in the next room.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Joseph exclaims, in the way that only Nicolas Cage can.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclaims
Verb
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Eilish shouts from the open window.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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China’s leaders made boosting demand at home their top economic priority in 2026, a reminder of Beijing’s domestic challenges even as its export engine roars ahead.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Each year, the town of 4,400 people roars to life with its seasonal bash, ushering in the winter to come with joy, laughter, and plenty of mulled wine.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Exclaims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclaims. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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