Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guffawed
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Attendees chuckled after seeing how inexpensive billing statements, fees, budgets and licenses were compared to today.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026 -
McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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After letting out a cathartic scream, Madigan giggled.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Taking a deep breath, the Quantico alum giggled and then, leaning over, plunged her face straight into the ice.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The astronauts laughed and clapped before becoming visibly uncertain, as no response came from the ground for a full minute.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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Regan, laughed recalling the moment said his friend was a hero.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Behind the camera, crew members, and the audience members snickered.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer and George Stephanopoulos snickered at the news that Britain’s 6-year-old Prince George was taking ballet classes.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The women all cackled in unison.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Violet cackled, and the tension broke.—
Andrew Martin,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Guffawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guffawed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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