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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
Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Though the subject matter of the show is serious, the women share plenty of laughs when the cameras aren’t rolling.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
His seamless banter throughout the night provided laughs and comfort for fans.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 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
Whoopi Goldberg began Monday’s broadcast, drawing laughs from her cohosts.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 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
Here are the teams that will freak out as the rest of baseball points and laughs.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Though the subject matter of the show is serious, the women share plenty of laughs when the cameras aren’t rolling.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
His seamless banter throughout the night provided laughs and comfort for fans.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 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
Whoopi Goldberg began Monday’s broadcast, drawing laughs from her cohosts.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs
Verb
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Elmer Lucille Allen smiles from a mural painted in her honor on a building along Jackson Street in Smoketown.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the second photo, the pair walk hand in hand through a field, as Parker Estell, 33, smiles at the camera.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 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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From jokes about his resemblance to former NBA star Delonté West to comments about the cover hurting the album’s streams, Thug’s provocative art, for the first time, landed flat.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hill, however, appeared to be in high spirits as he was shuttled off the field, apparently cracking jokes about the state of his leg.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Focusing solely on the weak link generated screams that delighted the whole pack of friends and family.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 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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Set appropriately inside the creepy, abandoned Sears department store, the carnival includes a bunch of ways to get your kicks, giggles and jump scares.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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