as in screams
someone or something that is very funny
she's such a riot at parties
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Recent Examples of riots
In January, gangs in Guatemala retaliated against police after authorities put down riots in three prisons.
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ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The riots are considered the spark that ignited the modern LGBTQ+-rights movement.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Wilson, alongside the city administrator, has the statutory power to revoke ICE’s permit to operate its federal detention facility on Macadam Avenue, the target of riots in recent months.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
However, the riots in Minnesota are unacceptable and this unlawful rebellion needs to end.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … POLITICS BAD CALL – Trump admin slams Dems’ ‘call 911 on ICE’ push as reckless, links policy to riots and violent arrests.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
De Simone was reporting on the fallout from the Southport stabbings, during which three young girls died, sparking anti-immigration riots across the UK.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
One can trace Minneapolis back not only to Kent State but also to the civil-rights movement, and to the labor riots and fascist takeovers abroad that inspired Guthrie.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
While the riots subsided days later, the dangerous delousing baths continued for decades after.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The riots are considered the spark that ignited the modern LGBTQ+-rights movement.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Wilson, alongside the city administrator, has the statutory power to revoke ICE’s permit to operate its federal detention facility on Macadam Avenue, the target of riots in recent months.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
However, the riots in Minnesota are unacceptable and this unlawful rebellion needs to end.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … POLITICS BAD CALL – Trump admin slams Dems’ ‘call 911 on ICE’ push as reckless, links policy to riots and violent arrests.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
De Simone was reporting on the fallout from the Southport stabbings, during which three young girls died, sparking anti-immigration riots across the UK.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
One can trace Minneapolis back not only to Kent State but also to the civil-rights movement, and to the labor riots and fascist takeovers abroad that inspired Guthrie.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
While the riots subsided days later, the dangerous delousing baths continued for decades after.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riots
Noun
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As fans headed to the exits, the US stars stayed on the ice, skating around with their nation’s flag wrapped around them, their screams of delight heard from the seats at the back of the arena.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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With luck, in a few months, the screams of their hungry owlets will pierce the night air.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Blackhawks dressing room was a rowdy scene after the game, their hoots and hollers reverberating throughout the bowels of the United Center.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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Celebrity Keegan-Michael Key laughs with teammates during the all-star celebrity game at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday.—
Ronaldo Bolaños,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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After a few weeks of laughs and tunes featuring some of your favorite celebs, the late-night sketch comedy and variety show has taken some time off.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Riots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riots. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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