1
as in screamed
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 shouted
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 hollered
After beating the throw to first base, Bowen clapped his hands together and hollered a few times.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
After one downfield completion from Drake Maye at the second practice of the spring, New England Patriots offensive lineman Morgan Moses hollered in the direction of rookie Caleb Lomu.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Another friend of mine hollered that to me at the Parkway Gardens, and that’s how Mickey came in.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 May 2026
The families hollered in celebration and got an extra moment for photos once the popemobile stopped so Leo could bless a couple of babies.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
My husband heard the commotion and hollered at me for yelling at his sister.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
The Lakers dunked, hollered and won.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Bostwick asked as the audience hollered.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
After one downfield completion from Drake Maye at the second practice of the spring, New England Patriots offensive lineman Morgan Moses hollered in the direction of rookie Caleb Lomu.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Another friend of mine hollered that to me at the Parkway Gardens, and that’s how Mickey came in.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 May 2026
The families hollered in celebration and got an extra moment for photos once the popemobile stopped so Leo could bless a couple of babies.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
My husband heard the commotion and hollered at me for yelling at his sister.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
The Lakers dunked, hollered and won.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Bostwick asked as the audience hollered.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hollered
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One fan sitting just behind Williams’ family literally screamed with excitement, pumping her fist in the air and turning to hype up the crowd.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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His poetic minimalism produced an atmosphere that screamed quietly.—
Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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Some in the crowd shouted at each other as deputies surrounded them to calm the tension.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Organizers of Athens PrideFest are condemning a group of individuals who displayed Nazi symbols and shouted hateful rhetoric during the city's annual Pride celebration Saturday.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Iranian leadership complained that visas for key staff members were being held up and the tumult was disturbing its preparation for the tournament.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Some residents had complained about discoloration, sediment, odors and health concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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But she was saved by three bystanders who yelled out, scaring him off and chasing him through the park, sources said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Chalamet yelled while courtside.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Traffic hummed and whined on I-85.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Second, in a report of their own, the pro-business commissioners whined that all of this was unfair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Freeman visibly cried as the victim’s father, along with the slain youth’s longtime girlfriend and younger brother, gave statements, too, the mother said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Savannah Guthrie cried while discussing her return to Today on Jenna & Sheinelle.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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In the shadows of the long-hut, the elders muttered among themselves—of portents and crops and weather and the storage of grain.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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As for one consistent complaint heard muttered amid bleary-eyed guests of the former Standard, Schrager confirms the appropriate adjustments have been made.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Coach Arne Slot moaned about VAR but his problems lie much closer to home.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Hollered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hollered. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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