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as in to giggle
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in to smile
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
you're going to try out for the football team? Don't make me laugh!
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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the child's frown turned into a laugh when he saw the clown
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the film comedy had a good laugh in just about every scene
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Recent Examples of laugh
Julia Marnin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
For us, that means spending time with friends chatting, eating, playing boardgames, and, of course, laughing!
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
What follows is a 90-minute, unfiltered experience packed with laughs, raw reveals, audience participation, and real-time reactions to modern romance.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The footage shows officers laughing and smiling once Smallwood starts retching, then throws up, the lawsuit notes.
—Julia Marnin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
For us, that means spending time with friends chatting, eating, playing boardgames, and, of course, laughing!
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
Drake’s fans had a laugh and enjoyed his acting in the clip shared on Instagram.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
What follows is a 90-minute, unfiltered experience packed with laughs, raw reveals, audience participation, and real-time reactions to modern romance.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh
Verb
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At the same time, a giggling Mathews threw out a hand to further stop the desk’s movement and Bertinelli collapsed onto the ground in laughter.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The kids wail and giggle and leave their toys everywhere, and Hilaria takes a deep breath while struggling to load them all into the car.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In March, Affleck and Garner were seen smiling the whole time during a paintball party for their son.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the two teens reluctantly posed next to each other, Carey smiled widely for the camera and held up her hot pink basket.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The only clue to his departure was the next hoot, now 50 yards distant.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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And to see the fans jumping up onstage and having fun, that’s a real hoot.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Joy Behar landed in hot water when a joke about a decades-old scandal fell flat.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Dave Chappelle roasted Donald Trump for taking over as chairman of the Kennedy Center—weeks after a past joke about the president went newly viral on social media.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Luzardo chuckled when asked about the pitch design sessions.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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With the peak of the shower coming during the first few hours of Earth Day, Krupp chuckled at the alignment of the galaxy’s display and our observance of the holiday.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wesley Snipes is the pinnacle of undead cool as the titular daywalker, with Stephen Dorff as his perfect sneering foil.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Stalin once sneered about the might of the Vatican.—
Howard Chua-Eoan,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is non-stop laughter from audiences from beginning to end.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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But his administration’s steps, large and small, from attacking universities to immigrants to expert advisors, aimed at destroying competence and honesty as guiding principles for the U.S., will in the end yield only tears, not laughter.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025
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Now, Hanson and Norman say, that display has moved onto social media, where teens’ For You Pages are flooded with acceptance videos featuring screams of joy and tears.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Often reserved on the court, Holiday celebrated with a loud scream while walking toward the Boston huddle.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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