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as in screamed
to make a long loud mournful sound
several coyotes began howling close by as the sun went down the wind howled on the open plain
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as in shrieked
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the boy howled in pain when his baby sister bit him
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Recent Examples of howled
Much like the snowstorm outside Williams Arena, the winds howled in another direction with Hopkins getting to the hoop and scoring 17 of the final 20 points for a 32-28 lead at the break.
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Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Fans at my screening howled as ex-con maid Sydney Sweeney and desperate housewife Amanda Seyfried waged their hysterical suburban war.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
While the critics howled during that 1-15 season in 1989, Johnson and even his assistants maintained their cockiness and mocked the criticism.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Even those who lingered an hour or so after the Bulls’ 125-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks howled for the other game.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The fatalities are gruesomely entertaining, the opening murder splattering the audience with such brutality that my theater howled in delight.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Predictably, America’s left-wing mayors howled in protest at the weekend actions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Gabriel Ebert was immaculately cast as the teens’ seeming ally of a teacher, and Sink and her castmates all bared their teeth and howled their humanity at the moon.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
And the Bills-dominant crowd at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium howled with derision for the hapless Fins.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Fans at my screening howled as ex-con maid Sydney Sweeney and desperate housewife Amanda Seyfried waged their hysterical suburban war.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
While the critics howled during that 1-15 season in 1989, Johnson and even his assistants maintained their cockiness and mocked the criticism.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Even those who lingered an hour or so after the Bulls’ 125-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks howled for the other game.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The fatalities are gruesomely entertaining, the opening murder splattering the audience with such brutality that my theater howled in delight.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Predictably, America’s left-wing mayors howled in protest at the weekend actions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Gabriel Ebert was immaculately cast as the teens’ seeming ally of a teacher, and Sink and her castmates all bared their teeth and howled their humanity at the moon.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
And the Bills-dominant crowd at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium howled with derision for the hapless Fins.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for howled
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Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stunned fans screamed and cheered as Jordan smiled at the camera.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Near the launch site, members of the crowd shrieked or stared in disbelief.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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When the 22-year-old yelled, the toher man pointed his gun at him, charges say.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Doncic yelled at the crowd and ran down court shaking his head.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, sirens wailed and loud explosions were heard shortly after midnight in Jerusalem and other parts of Israel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Israeli authorities focused on Iran, and citizens dashed repeatedly for shelter as sirens wailed.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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