1
as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it
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2
as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody
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1
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room
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Recent Examples of holler
John Riley, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
At the end of the run-through the audience whoops and hollers, clapping, whistling, and stomping their feet.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The microphone mini-games are wildly fun, tasking you with hooting and hollering to make cars race or just show your general enthusiasm for Bowser himself.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Read more 'So many hollers': Appalachia's remote terrain slows recovery from Helene
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—John Riley, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
At the end of the run-through the audience whoops and hollers, clapping, whistling, and stomping their feet.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Immediately, running back Aaron Jones, who had been watching from behind the play, hollered and met McCarthy on the field to celebrate.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The microphone mini-games are wildly fun, tasking you with hooting and hollering to make cars race or just show your general enthusiasm for Bowser himself.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holler
Noun
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Plamondon gave a shout out to pinot grigio from Friuli, viognier and riesling in multiple styles and climates.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The announcement meant India had joined the short list of countries to have visited the Moon, and the applause and shouts of joy that followed signified that this achievement wasn’t just a scientific one, but a cultural one.—
Tony Milligan,
Space.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Moscow’s escalating air war and the distinctive whine of Shaheds is now forcing Ukrainians out of their beds and into shelters and metro stations on an almost-nightly basis.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Some residents and candidates have complained that Area Towing often overcharged customers, unaware of the costs when getting their vehicles towed.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Republicans complain about the district’s heavy Democratic lean.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Umpire Mark Wegner #14 and manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees yell at each other during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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They are routinely criticized, booed, and yelled at – especially when their calls go against the home team – but never applauded.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Brandon swings his head up and to the left, a moan escaping his lips.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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There's just a million things available and everything's screaming at you.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Noem screams, before spotting a service dog in the crowd and shooting it.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cena even blamed Truth for making that kid in Brussels cry.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And if home security’s been on your list, the Eufy Video Doorbell is a steal with 50% off and sharp 2K video, local storage, and smart alerts that don’t cry wolf.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Police searched for Best and his son Zeke for two days before a group of hunters came across the father naked in the snow alongside a local highway and muttering incoherently with baby Zeke laying dead nearby, PEOPLE reported at the time.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Before immediately snapping, sighing loudly, or muttering a passive-aggressive comment, try pausing to consider what else might be going on first: Maybe your barista’s slammed with 10 other complicated orders, for instance, or your housemate had a brutal week at work.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
17 June 2025
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“Holler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holler. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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