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
That video sparked an outcry against police brutality and riots when the officers were eventually exonerated.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The video went viral in the country on March 12, sparking outcry among residents, The Straits Times previously reported.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
George was responsible for overseeing munitions replenishment, and his ouster caused an outcry on Capitol Hill.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Among the major threats to Rocha Moya’s political survival was the outcry about the 2024 shooting death of his one-time chief political rival, Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, a former lawmaker and university rector.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The video went viral in the country on March 12, sparking outcry among residents, The Straits Times previously reported.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
George was responsible for overseeing munitions replenishment, and his ouster caused an outcry on Capitol Hill.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Among the major threats to Rocha Moya’s political survival was the outcry about the 2024 shooting death of his one-time chief political rival, Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, a former lawmaker and university rector.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcry
Noun
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Staff remembered him for his calm temperament, distinctive mane and loud roar — as well as a goofy streak, the zoo said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ohtani let out a howl and grimaced before going to first base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcry. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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