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 But Weitz’s scratches of synth and interjections of hurdy-gurdy—the instrument at the heart of his solo debut—complicate the surface-level beauty. Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026 Two people were arrested for disrupting the meeting with anti-CoreCivic interjections. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 The cast rises to the challenge of Churchill’s rapid-fire, often overlapping dialogue, with comedic highlights including Pope Joan’s coarse frankness and Dull Gret’s unexpected interjections. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 The rest were reactions and questions and interjections of shock. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025 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 Told in a fragmentary narrative filled with digression (and interjections from the author), Khoury’s novel tackles themes of identity and oppression that are incredibly relevant today. Nate Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjections
Noun
  • Martin was then immediately handcuffed and arrested as the little girl’s cries were heard from inside the car.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The cries of seagulls, water lapping against the boat, the rumble of engines and the arrival of speedboats ferrying cast and crew give the sense of sharing the actors’ long waits on the open water.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • His robust, under-appreciated score is composed with droning synthesizer undercurrents, old-fashioned action adventure fanfares, and intense rapid-fire tracks punctuated by brass exclamations and roaring percussion.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 July 2026
  • Bernardo Silva, possibly Guardiola’s favourite ever player according to some close to him, is still known as ‘Bernardiki’ around the dressing room, even among new players, because that is what Guardiola called him two years ago, during one of his regularly strange training-session exclamations.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Jonsson grew visibly emotional amid the shouts and cheers for his casting during Saturday’s Marvel panel.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
  • On the side of the highway, the night is a cacophony of blaring horns and the shouts of drunken men.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Two soldiers who initially seemed kind took her into the jungle, held her at gunpoint and raped her while holding her mouth shut to stifle her screams.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Bernthal screams, pointing down at the vomit (which is thankfully off-screen for the rest of us).
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Millions of sperm can remain in the tubes, typically requiring about 20 to 30 ejaculations to clear.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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