LAUGHER Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

laugher

noun

Definition of laugher

as in blowout

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Recent Examples of laugher One of the more interesting places to look at why Saturday’s game wasn’t a laugher was the paint production, as the Rockets were more invested inside without Durant and his prominent midrange presence. — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2026 The Phillies rocked Michael Lorenzen in a disastrous 10-1 laugher in the home opener on April 3. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 In this laugher-inducing language, Papa becomes Poopoo, Mama becomes Moomoo, and Sloomoo? — Liz Regalia, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 The game was a laugher, and its most memorable moment is a blooper — Dallas' Leon Lett being stripped of the ball by Don Beebe before crossing the goal line late in the fourth quarter. — Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laugher

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Noun

As the dust settles on this Bastille Day blowout, the market has left the gates wide open for option sellers.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Pamela Anderson’s name is synonymous with her bombshell blonde blowout.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026

Definition of blowout

Noun

Now McGee is back with a crime drama—one bound to earn comparisons to Sharon Horgan’s post-Catastrophe murder romp, Bad Sisters.

— Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
Or perhaps more accurately, like a gleeful romp with friends through a haunted-house attraction at a regional fair, with various creepy creatures leaping suddenly out of the darkness.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Definition of romp

Noun

Williams, who was arrested and jailed in connection with each of these encampment sweeps, became part of this huge minority in local jails.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The other hound, too, was living, and apparently only stunned by a chance sweep of the bear’s paw.

— Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

Definition of sweep

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Unlike lithium-ion batteries, the sodium-ion system is designed to eliminate the risk of thermal runaway, reducing fire hazards while lowering maintenance requirements and overall operating costs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
If convicted, Martin is facing execution in the 2000 rape and murder of Cynteria Phillips, a 13-year-old runaway.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of runaway

Noun

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of landslide

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The legendary Bayeux Tapestry detailing William of Normandy’s 1066 conquest of England was embroidered, most likely by nuns, in England about 1,000 years ago.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
The Bayeux Tapestry, a massive, 11th century masterwork that depicts the events surrounding the Duke of Normandy’s conquest of England, has returned to England for the first time in nearly one thousand years.

— News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026

Definition of conquest

Noun

The Kings nearly overcame a 16-point deficit, but the Celtics held on for an 82-76 victory at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
In front of another capacity crowd of 68,239, La Albiceleste booked a ticket to Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain with 2-1 victory.

— Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of victory

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To make the digital instruction feel authentic, Huang used motion-capture technology to record the movements of real-life dance teachers — with their permission.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 11 July 2026
Those phones can’t be used to browse the internet, access social media or contact friends and family, serving primarily to receive production texts and capture photos instead.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

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