howls 1 of 2

plural of howl

howls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of howl
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as in shrieks
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of howls
Noun
The long recess has drawn howls of protest from Democratic leaders, who have returned to Washington to demand negotiations that might lead to a bipartisan spending bill that could reopen the government. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 10 Oct. 2025 More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls. The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Well, a University of Texas at Arlington researcher is aiming to turn barks, howls and whimpers of man’s best friend into intelligible speech — a kind of Rosetta Stone of woof. Miriam Fauzia, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 The ugly episode drew howls from those lawmakers in both parties who are calling to tone down the hostilities and focus on legislating, not seeking attention on social media. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 Sep. 2025 The screams, the reason everyone assembles, when the screams come, after a few collective inhales and exhales and a moment to gather one’s thoughts, the screams come like long guttural howls. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 Foxes use a variety of calls, including barks, howls, yaps, and growls. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for howls
Noun
  • Her wails make Davina recall her own confinement, where she was treated similarly awfully and responded by cursing the women in the room.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
  • An ambulance siren wails past, coming up from the river.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Aragón Aragón is a region that whispers rather than shouts.
    Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • He could also be seen nodding his approval after the dance — and earning a thunderous round of excited shouts from the audience.
    Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The former Argentina national team midfielder hopes that the roars of the crowd can carry over to the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
  • For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Crybaby is another Pop Mart favorite, easily recognizable by its big eyes, puffy cheeks, and of course, stream of tears.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The rest of them gathered right beneath the trap, reaching up with pudgy arms and the tiniest fingers, eyes suddenly dripping tears.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While many messages and cries against the administration were shared, the common thread of the protest was people coming together to show America's strength and the power of the people.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Her soft sobs erupted into cries that filled the room.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her daughter’s doctor (Bronstein) is openly antagonistic and makes noises about a change in care, whatever that means.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement The Labour government has made the right kinds of noises.
    Anand Menon, Time, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rising screams at Johnson on the sideline, delivering a stiff bro-hug with a smile.
    Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Police said the officers encountered Billings prior to hearing screams at the park.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025

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