as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the satisfying comedy put us in a laughing mood for the rest of the evening
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as in giggling
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in sneering
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 laughing
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
There was none of the usual laughing and joking.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The laughing becomes infectious.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Belt It Out at Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar If your idea of a great date involves a little chaos, a lot of laughing, and maybe a surprisingly decent duet, Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar is calling your name.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The former competitive cheerleader said the laughing was an act of misogyny.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Harbour and Brown arrived together on the red carpet for the premiere of the latest season and were captured on camera laughing, hugging each other and posing for photos.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The laughing and stuff wasn’t written into it.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
One of the photos showed Berry laughing and vacation alongside her current romantic partner, musician Van Hunt.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Christina Fan, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Suddenly there was a film that had not been on anyone’s radar — a period comedy, laughing at something very much our own, and completely independent.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The post included a photo of the couple laughing during an evening out.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Peter sits with Karton on his mattress, talking and laughing, before Peter mounts him.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Called it intuition, or a name best pronounced while laughing.
—Yesika Salgado, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
One snapshot showed Harry kissing Elizabeth on the cheek, while another depicted the family laughing.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The audience ends up going wild over the dog, laughing as the canine actor misbehaves a little, and even the queen is delighted.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Friends like Lyle and Danny started laughing at us and edging away, calling Lisa my Yoko.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Keith moved into the center of the balcony, posing and laughing.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
There was none of the usual laughing and joking.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The laughing becomes infectious.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Belt It Out at Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar If your idea of a great date involves a little chaos, a lot of laughing, and maybe a surprisingly decent duet, Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar is calling your name.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The former competitive cheerleader said the laughing was an act of misogyny.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Harbour and Brown arrived together on the red carpet for the premiere of the latest season and were captured on camera laughing, hugging each other and posing for photos.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The laughing and stuff wasn’t written into it.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
One of the photos showed Berry laughing and vacation alongside her current romantic partner, musician Van Hunt.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Her mother, Lianna Charles Moore, previously described her daughters as always laughing, smiling and brightening her family's day.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Suddenly there was a film that had not been on anyone’s radar — a period comedy, laughing at something very much our own, and completely independent.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The post included a photo of the couple laughing during an evening out.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Peter sits with Karton on his mattress, talking and laughing, before Peter mounts him.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Called it intuition, or a name best pronounced while laughing.
—Yesika Salgado, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
One snapshot showed Harry kissing Elizabeth on the cheek, while another depicted the family laughing.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The audience ends up going wild over the dog, laughing as the canine actor misbehaves a little, and even the queen is delighted.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Friends like Lyle and Danny started laughing at us and edging away, calling Lisa my Yoko.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughing
Adjective
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Using Too Many Small Bins The more bins, the merrier?—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mau's reckless band of merry men inevitably leave a trail of bodies in their wake, leading police captain Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura) to investigate the criminal takeover of Janix.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was a lot of nervous smiling.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Umanmielen responded with a GIF of a smiling, but famously blind, Stevie Wonder.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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On the two days that THR spent on set last summer, the young cast could regularly be heard giggling in between takes.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In character as a free spirit who scorns social convention, Davis is all haughty tosses of the head and sneering lines.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Chalamet, whose grandmother, mother, and sister all performed with the New York City Ballet, is not sneering at the artists.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, even for me there were still some jolly moments.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Vivacious Mars dances with jolly Jupiter, energizing your 6th House of Practice and your 10th House of Ambition.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To be fair, Dylan is also engaging in some territorial behaviors, like chuckling about Greg’s affinity for nuts and lightly putting a hand on his arm, so keep an eye on that space.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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In early February, Raphael Bostic sat on a stage chuckling, and a bit embarrassed, while his predecessor handed him a pair of gifts.—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Book your trip during the festive season far in advance, as hotel rooms and villas can book out up to a year in advance.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Held every June, this tradition celebrates the year’s harvest with a festive parade, classic car displays, live music, and what feels like endless fresh-cut watermelon.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brown voiced his frustrations with the Eagles’ passing offense during the regular season, then engaged in a screaming match with Sirianni during Philadelphia’s first-round playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dashcam footage recently released by Staffordshire Police shows the teenagers screaming and asking Dawson, 50, to slow the car down.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Laughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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