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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
Harbour arrived at the season 5 premiere alongside costar Millie Bobby Brown, as the pair laughed and hugged each other on the red carpet while posing for photos together.
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Expect to be ignored, laughed at and turned away.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
When shown the words in the post, George, a father who lives in the neighborhood and witnessed the incident, laughed.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
Both Russell and Mustafa laughed at the comment before expressing confusion.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Foreign dignitaries and leaders openly laughed at the president during a 2018 United Nations General Assembly address.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Jeter quipped as Betts laughed.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Former governor Andrew Cuomo recently laughed and agreed when a radio host suggested Mamdani would cheer another 9/11.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Some laughed, but Inglewood’s year-old Intuit Center brought in about $500 million for its naming, and Aspiration Partners, a financial technology firm that went bankrupt in March, reportedly offered $1 billion.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Expect to be ignored, laughed at and turned away.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
When shown the words in the post, George, a father who lives in the neighborhood and witnessed the incident, laughed.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
Both Russell and Mustafa laughed at the comment before expressing confusion.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Foreign dignitaries and leaders openly laughed at the president during a 2018 United Nations General Assembly address.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Jeter quipped as Betts laughed.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Former governor Andrew Cuomo recently laughed and agreed when a radio host suggested Mamdani would cheer another 9/11.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Some laughed, but Inglewood’s year-old Intuit Center brought in about $500 million for its naming, and Aspiration Partners, a financial technology firm that went bankrupt in March, reportedly offered $1 billion.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughed
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The Duchess of Sussex panned the camera past a candle from As ever's holiday product drop (one of the two candles was inspired by her royal wedding to Prince Harry), giggled and showed her two rescue dogs.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the tow truck went flying through the air as both boys giggled.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sofia smiled down at her daughter as the photo was captured.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gorst smiled shaking Yapp’s hand after the match, but the disappointment on his face was clear while Yapp leapt atop the table to celebrate his major championship.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Harry, who remained seated, looked on and chuckled with amusement.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ally repeatedly asked while gasping as about a dozen of her friends chuckled nearby.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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This past week Trump sneered at a reporter who asked about the Argentina bailout.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Steve screamed, as those around him celebrated.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Across America, Halloween spending is expected to reach record levels this year, including large crowds waiting for their chance to be chased, startled and screamed at.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Jameson grinned in the photo as his proud dad snapped his picture.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The minister grinned, refused to commit himself, and then stood up for a round of photographs.—
Samanth Subramanian,
The Dial,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Laughed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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