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as in giggles
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in smiles
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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as in chuckles
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the child's frown turned into a laugh when he saw the clown
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as in hoots
someone or something that is very funny
that new sitcom is a laugh
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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
the film comedy had a good laugh in just about every scene
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Recent Examples of laughs
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Jones laughs instead of screams.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Everything with the Kings or NHL is ‘Dadda, dadda,’ Andrews laughs.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
When they’re done, a ride on the ferris wheel, laughs at the Irvine Improv, Dave & Buster’s or the challenge of The Escape Game is nearby.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Then, unbelievably, Solène laughs in Rainbeau’s face.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers laughs with Luke Goedeke #67 prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Tampa, FL.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Everyone wears five hats and laughs through 15-hour days.
—Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Farrell says while Robbie laughs.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
In the images, Powers and Destiny posed together lounging on a couch, embracing each other, sharing a few laughs, and staring into each other’s eyes.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Jason continues, earning laughs from his younger brother as well as the Chiefs quarterback and coach.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Here are the teams that will freak out as the rest of baseball points and laughs.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Burnett has always been able to draw laughs out of seemingly nothing.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Why These Costumes Are a Must-Have For cleaning enthusiasts who want their favorite scrub buddy to join in on the holiday fun and for quirky Halloween fans alike, these costumes are whimsical and sure to spark plenty of laughs.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Cianfrance said Manchester has not seen any of the movie yet — just promotional material — but that small amount of exposure gave his mother, who passed away recently, some laughs.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night yesterday after nearly a week off the air with a monologue that largely dispensed with laughs.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
In response, the Marvel star just laughs.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Jones laughs instead of screams.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Everything with the Kings or NHL is ‘Dadda, dadda,’ Andrews laughs.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
When they’re done, a ride on the ferris wheel, laughs at the Irvine Improv, Dave & Buster’s or the challenge of The Escape Game is nearby.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Then, unbelievably, Solène laughs in Rainbeau’s face.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers laughs with Luke Goedeke #67 prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Tampa, FL.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Everyone wears five hats and laughs through 15-hour days.
—Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Farrell says while Robbie laughs.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Looking ahead to all of the tomorrows, all the adventures, the laughs, and all of the love.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
In the images, Powers and Destiny posed together lounging on a couch, embracing each other, sharing a few laughs, and staring into each other’s eyes.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Jason continues, earning laughs from his younger brother as well as the Chiefs quarterback and coach.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Here are the teams that will freak out as the rest of baseball points and laughs.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Burnett has always been able to draw laughs out of seemingly nothing.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Why These Costumes Are a Must-Have For cleaning enthusiasts who want their favorite scrub buddy to join in on the holiday fun and for quirky Halloween fans alike, these costumes are whimsical and sure to spark plenty of laughs.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Cianfrance said Manchester has not seen any of the movie yet — just promotional material — but that small amount of exposure gave his mother, who passed away recently, some laughs.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night yesterday after nearly a week off the air with a monologue that largely dispensed with laughs.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs
Verb
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Lo sets the phone down and smiles just before the credits start to roll.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Maggie also smiles tolerantly when Hank keeps his hand on her knee for a few beats too many, or leans in close during chats.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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LaKeith Stanfield is an easy standout as Parker’s best friend Grofield, a passionate actor who moonlights as a criminal to fund his dead-end theater company — some of the movie’s heartiest chuckles come from the joy Grofield takes in getting to ham things up as part of the heist.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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But places that earn chuckles could be getting gasps and guffaws; moments that feel generally meditative could be devastating, if Lloyd were more interested in character work and less in mise en scène.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The town hall crowd received my comments with strong clapping and appreciative hoots and hollers.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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By dusk, the men in the lake house—men with wives and girlfriends wisely absent—were cracking jokes about his comely dishevelment.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tell these jokes to your kids before trick-or-treating, around the campfire at a backyard Halloween party, or write them inside cards to share with at school on October 31.—
Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Police said the officers encountered Billings prior to hearing screams at the park.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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So why does the sight of her, bottle-blonde and clad in a green dress that screams vintage Dream Factory glitz, still give off such deflating Jenny-from-the-block vibes?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jacob sneers, but doesn’t even wait for his son to answer.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The latter’s video focused on her seatmate, whose infectious giggles and wheezing breaths—which one commenter joked sounded like the engine—became the soundtrack to the plane fault.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Patrick grins at the camera from behind the 14-time Grammy winner, while Brown and his wife, musician Katelyn Jae, stand toward the left.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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TikTok @thanosthesaint Clearly enamored with the new game, Lavender grins up at the camera—and the video then switches to her doing the very same thing at a different time, and this time Thanos has all four legs in the air for easier access.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Laughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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