as in roar
a violent shouting
I went to the window to see what the sudden outcry from the street below was about
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Recent Examples of outcry
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces is continuing its operation to take control of Gaza City, the largest urban area in the Gaza Strip, despite international outcry over the deteriorated humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
Weston believes the lack of outcry is due to the fact that Black Mountain has signed option contracts with her neighbors to purchase their properties once rezoning is approved.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The global outcry is hitting Israel’s economy in other ways as well.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The events that unfolded sparked a media frenzy and global outcry over trophy hunting practices.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
Weston believes the lack of outcry is due to the fact that Black Mountain has signed option contracts with her neighbors to purchase their properties once rezoning is approved.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The global outcry is hitting Israel’s economy in other ways as well.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The events that unfolded sparked a media frenzy and global outcry over trophy hunting practices.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcry
Noun
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From the roar of the crowd to the quiet focus of a camera shutter, former Philadelphia Eagles HOFer Malcolm Jenkins has gracefully transitioned from NFL star to passionate photographer.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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His voice was still raw from calling plays over the roar of Lincoln Financial Field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The final finished 14-14, but my abiding memory is the intoxicating swirl of noise and colour created by almost 93,000 fans, plus the sense of anticipation that accompanied the pre-match walk up Olympic Way.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After hearing noises, the couple barrelled up into the living room, naked, with Rhys brandishing a poker from the fireplace.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Known for their loud personalities, huskies are no stranger to using their voices, but a video of a senior, deaf husky's silent howl is proving that even without sound, the breed still speaks volumes.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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With his singular, deafening howl, Lindberg helped put At the Gates at the forefront of Gothenburg, Sweden’s melodic death metal revolution.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcry. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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