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as in giggled
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in smiled
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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Recent Examples of laughed
In particular, cast member Heidi Gardner at one point laughed so hard that the sketch ground to a halt for about 20 seconds, as the audience cheered with delight.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
And for those who loved him, who grew up with him, who laughed at the jokes and meant every one of them as a compliment — he will not be easily forgotten.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The other one laughed but elbowed him.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Paljusevic laughed during the booking process following the shooting, according to detectives who spoke at his arraignment last year.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The audience inside the Dolby Theatre laughed at the joke, which drew attention to the disconnect between their ceremony and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The girl laughed it off and continued on her way.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
And for those who loved him, who grew up with him, who laughed at the jokes and meant every one of them as a compliment — he will not be easily forgotten.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The other one laughed but elbowed him.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Paljusevic laughed during the booking process following the shooting, according to detectives who spoke at his arraignment last year.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The audience inside the Dolby Theatre laughed at the joke, which drew attention to the disconnect between their ceremony and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In another part of the room, Nicole Kidman laughed and socialized while sipping champagne.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The girl laughed it off and continued on her way.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughed
Verb
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After letting out a cathartic scream, Madigan giggled.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Taking a deep breath, the Quantico alum giggled and then, leaning over, plunged her face straight into the ice.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Told of Tatis’ evaluation of the offense and the team around him, Stammen smiled.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The seventy-year-old filmmaker took a puff of his cigar and smiled.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Attendees chuckled after seeing how inexpensive billing statements, fees, budgets and licenses were compared to today.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The universities have sneered at the people who are feeding them.—
Richard K. Vedder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Be the person folks used to have so much admiration for, versus someone sneered at when his name is mentioned.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The tow truck operator screamed at the sedan’s driver.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The son screamed and stopped the attack.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Swift flashed her old mine brilliant cut ring to the camera while Kelce grinned wide.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Asked about the fake out, Mara grinned.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Laughed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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