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
Following the outcry from Jeopardy fans, Jennings shared an apology to John Pork.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The robbery, which authorities say took just seven minutes, sparked a national outcry and nationwide manhunt.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
Public outcry ensued, the old logo was reinstated, and, according to the Wall Street Journal, Cracker Barrel’s market value has since fallen $545 million in market value.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
None of the measures have quelled the public outcry.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The robbery, which authorities say took just seven minutes, sparked a national outcry and nationwide manhunt.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
Public outcry ensued, the old logo was reinstated, and, according to the Wall Street Journal, Cracker Barrel’s market value has since fallen $545 million in market value.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
None of the measures have quelled the public outcry.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcry
Noun
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The 17-year-old’s entrance drew the loudest roar, a fleeting spark of hope from a crowd otherwise watching a season fade.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Then a deep, unmistakable roar of a lion rolled across the flatness.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Flooding the valley with noise and velocity, making an impressive mess – smash-up of trees, shrubbery, and unballasted creatures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The era of noise is fading, and a quieter, more serious phase has begun.—
Gus Bartholomew,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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United Methodist leadership with the bishop’s office preached to students, who welcomed the leaders with excited howls.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Oct. 2025
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Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcry. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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