HOLLOS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

hollos

verb

variants or halloos

present tense third-person singular of hollo

as in shouts

to speak so as to be heard at a distance far into the night searchers could be heard holloing for the lost child

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Hollywell nods in agreement, and shouts out all the graffiti artists and other creatives who are still nearby.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
While one fan shouts criticism at an official’s call at Mira Costa High, Grandma and Grandpa Reis calmly and confidently root for their grandsons, Christian, a running back, and Weston, a linebacker.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of shouts

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Northwestern coach Chris Collins yells to his players during a Big Ten Tournament game March, 12, 2026, at the United Center.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Along the route, another driver yells out their window to say hi to Hollywell, while Ayo spots two friends on bicycles and greets them with a cheerful grin and full-body wave.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of yells

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Under that program, utilities aim to raise the total electrical output of existing reactors through what the industry calls plant uprates.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
Ian Eagle, a veteran who calls secondary NFL games for CBS Sports, is also believed to have a contract that is set to lapse.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of calls

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Here, the athlete sounds off on the secrets to success in beach volleyball, the women’s sports surge and SoCal style.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Karmelo Anthony supporter sounds off on verdict Prosecutor Bill Wirskye and Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis spoke to Fox News' Brooke Taylor on Wednesday and expressed relief that the jury convicted Anthony of murder.

— Kelsie Cairns , Michael Ruiz , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

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