interjections

plural of interjection
as in cries
a sudden short emotional utterance a chorus of angry interjections greeted the announcement that our flight would be delayed

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Recent Examples of interjections Having been friends and collaborators for over two decades, the group's conversations are lively and filled with excited interjections, ultimately leading to agreement. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 Neither leader appeared frustrated, and there were no remarks or interjections from any of the other officials in the room. Jesus Mesa gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 Scoffs could be heard at points on both sides and multiple audience members made loud, sometimes profane interjections at various assertions from Walton, Kennedy and Suarez. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Different interjections can send slightly different signals. Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025 Further, our species uses interjections to express emotions. Katarzyna Pisanski, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2025 Those harsh, swelling wails of warning become the film’s punctuating sonic motif — in stark contrast to the buoyant, babbling vocal interjections of Alexey Shmurak’s unexpected a cappella score, a literal chorus of humanity amid the chaos. Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025 Adams, who graduated from Oakland University with a degree in harpsichord composition, was known for blending a variety of musical styles with calming, cozy interjections that cemented her presence on radios across southwestern Michigan. Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjections
Noun
  • However, her cries and pleas only led to Tate hitting her harder.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
  • If the cries to help the common fan were relatively silent then, what’s the truly new and pressing need for them today?
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Crucially, the minutes leading up to those exclamations were not business as usual.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Travis, sitting next to Swift, plays his part as a hype man during the intro by chiming in with exclamations to underline her most impressive accomplishments.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Davidson interrupted frequently by shouts from the crowd The event began with a prayer, led by an Edgewood High School senior, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
    Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
  • It had been moved to the Moraine to hold the large crowd, and Chair Karen Moore gaveled several times to quiet applause, jeers and a few shouts.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • When the screams faded away, Monica Santana and Maria Lema, who had driven down from Waukegan to scream, peeled off.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Amid screams and the sound of bullets, she is killed.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After all, science says regular ejaculations are healthy.
    Mikelle Street, Them., 19 Aug. 2025

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“Interjections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjections. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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