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
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
People couldn't stop laughing at the pup's acting performance, with some viewers even falling and defending his theatrics.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Lindsey couldn't stop laughing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
The group later re-entered the frame laughing and high-fiving each other, court documents show.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
The duet continues throughout the chorus, with the woman singing the words and the dog barking along to the beat when given the microphone, and other people in the room laughing wildly at the interaction.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In another photo, he could be seen standing up fully and laughing while holding a golf club in his hand.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Bean could be heard laughing at him from inside the classroom, the affidavits state.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Authentic photos and videos of staff smiling, laughing and comforting young patients can build trust with parents.
—Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
In the photos, Williams can be seen smiling and laughing while wearing a black dress.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
People couldn't stop laughing at the pup's acting performance, with some viewers even falling and defending his theatrics.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Lindsey couldn't stop laughing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
The group later re-entered the frame laughing and high-fiving each other, court documents show.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
The duet continues throughout the chorus, with the woman singing the words and the dog barking along to the beat when given the microphone, and other people in the room laughing wildly at the interaction.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In another photo, he could be seen standing up fully and laughing while holding a golf club in his hand.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Bean could be heard laughing at him from inside the classroom, the affidavits state.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Authentic photos and videos of staff smiling, laughing and comforting young patients can build trust with parents.
—Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughing
Adjective
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Not so merry Mary Nothing was ever easy for Mary this season.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Paul Kent and his merry musical men will be live from 7-9 p.m., Los Gatos Coffee Company, 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The internet's heart instantly melted at the sound of a baby giggling while the family dog carefully played with her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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That little red hound already had circled the trunk of this tree and, with a single, giggling bark, was off down her trail back toward the first lion.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Crosby released a number of tunes throughout his career that were made perfectly for the jolliest time of the year, and his wins are still coming his way, even decades after his passing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beach cabanas with sun loungers and larger, more comfortable beach huts are available, so plan on sticking around all day and well into the night for live music and festive parties.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Add Ambience with Layered Lighting One way to create a festive ambience is by leaning into lighting.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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“Laughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughing. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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