laughs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of laugh

laughs

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noun

plural of laugh

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Recent Examples of laughs
Verb
Hiro, who is set to receive the TIFF Variety Artisan Award, laughs. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers laughs with Max Muncy #13 after a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on August 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 Every so often, there's a disconnect, of course, but instead of letting those bumps unravel their meaningful connection, Lexi laughs. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 The original action comedy got its kicks (sorry) and laughs from his family members slowly discovering that their unassuming patriarch is actually a secret bad ass. Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Glenna laughs at her silly lady’s request. Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Fire it up at the beach, and those passive radiators punch out a low‑end thump that laughs at crashing waves, while the ring LEDs keep the sunset vibe rolling. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025 This nearly upsets Calypso, who laughs and asks why John would want to sacrifice his freedom for companionship when true freedom is best experienced alone. Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025 Everyone in the break room laughs uproariously. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
While the pants were a loss, the post provided plenty of laughs for the internet, and some great advice for the next time a day at the zoo goes wrong. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 However, if you're pressed for time, check out the shorts Mike's New Car (2001) and Party Central (2014) for some quick laughs. Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 While the homage is heartfelt, and certainly packs its share of genuine laughs, the end result can’t escape feeling like a hodgepodge, incapable of cohesively blending the satirical elements with the earnest messaging foremost on its mind. Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025 From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming. Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025 Esmeralda seems clearly intended as an instant fan favorite, a go-to source of big, broad laughs who somehow deepens with every new quirk. Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 Martin, who was holding her real-life dog onstage before the pooch ran off to laughs from the crowd, praised Sweeney’s metamorphosis. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 This mordant delight — about two young men who befriend one another in a support group for people who’ve lost a twin — whipped the Eccles theater into a frenzy with its cuttingly dark laughs and unexpected plot twists. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025 Journalists, as a result, will have no trouble recognizing themselves in The Paper, which captures the quirks, jargon, and inside jokes of newsroom life while still delivering plenty of laughs amid the chaos. Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs
Verb
  • Meghan Markle smiles as a camera crew film her during 'With Love, Meghan' Season 2, which was released in August 2025.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Rondon smiles again at the memory while pointing out that his experience in being able to read the situation also helped.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • His friends respond with knowing chuckles.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The town hall crowd received my comments with strong clapping and appreciative hoots and hollers.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Cardi’s jokes and swagger never clock out.
    Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Start by complimenting their service or product, and feel free to crack jokes and make small talk with the rep.
    Rose Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For Bear, the new arrangement is great about 99 percent of the time… the only drawback is that Nikki occasionally snaps back into her old self and screams in utter terror for a few seconds, before resuming the love-bombing.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Nothing screams summer like corn on the cob, simply buttered and salted.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jacob sneers, but doesn’t even wait for his son to answer.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The sounds of sweet barks, slurps from surrounding water bowls and giggles over the elaborate canine costumes filled the air.
    Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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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