1
as in to shriek
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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2
as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm
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Recent Examples of scream
Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Aguilar remembers screaming to the two women sitting outside a nearby apartment.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Literature, in his view, was a susurrus of stifled screams, a missive from the netherworld of the collective imaginary.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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There were the arrests of tearful and screaming immigrants, captured on video and played on endless loops across social media.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Aguilar remembers screaming to the two women sitting outside a nearby apartment.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Noun
But, despite being the new lead scream queen, she was dropped by the production company Spyglass Media Group for making pro-Palestine statements on social media and criticizing the actions of Israel in its war with Hamas.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Literature, in his view, was a susurrus of stifled screams, a missive from the netherworld of the collective imaginary.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scream
Verb
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As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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What is a better visual metaphor for being a woman in America than the sight of Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) tearing through the streets of Widow’s Bay, shrieking for help and finding none, while an out-of-shape freak stalks her and somehow manages to catch up to her?—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Sign up for a short class that excites you, or map a weekend day trip with a friend who laughs easily.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The scene of the two boys discussing Kayda is kind of funny, especially the number of times Zach laughs and encourages Bryce to go for it.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The move was met with outrage, with fans criticizing the singer for jumping the gun and complaining that the weather had cleared up before becoming too serious.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Leo is expected to meet survivors while in Spain, but several victims groups have complained that they have been left in the dark about when the meeting is taking place and whether they are invited.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Periodically, Spider-Noir is, indeed, a hoot.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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There are also, naturally, Easter eggs and appearances from several of the TV show’s recurring characters and deep-cut references and lots of stuff that will make the true heads squeal.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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This time around, the young royal could be seen giggling with his older brother George during the carriage ride through London.—
Alicia Brunker,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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The trio appeared to giggle together as the photo was snapped.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Writing this column has truly fed my soul, never mind given me an outlet for all manner of grief and grievances, whining and winnings.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The driver is seen singing happily to himself, then glancing out his window with a slight look of concern as the sound of the jet’s whining engines begins on the recording.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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As the destruction and chaos continued on the streets, the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing attack at the center of the riots pleaded for calmness and tolerance.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Demonstrators wearing masks tore bricks from the walls outside homes and smashed sidewalks with sledgehammers to toss at riot police.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Scream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scream. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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