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as in shrieked
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughed
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 complained
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 screamed
Angered by the demonstration, Keenan first screamed at the protesters and then spit in the face of one.
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Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
There were so many cool sculptures and pieces of architecture that screamed to be turned into a puzzle.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
In the seventh, after his 504th and final pitch of May, Sánchez screamed.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Her ears rang as her husband, now several meters away, screamed.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The suspect fled the area when the victim screamed, and other nearby residents exited their rooms.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Nobody ever has ever said anything to me negatively, screamed anything.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
McCartney then offered himself as a replacement, striding across the stage as the audience screamed.
—Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Entertainment Weekly reported that, on both occasions, fans screamed loudly for the iconic musician.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
There were so many cool sculptures and pieces of architecture that screamed to be turned into a puzzle.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
In the seventh, after his 504th and final pitch of May, Sánchez screamed.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Her ears rang as her husband, now several meters away, screamed.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The suspect fled the area when the victim screamed, and other nearby residents exited their rooms.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Nobody ever has ever said anything to me negatively, screamed anything.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
McCartney then offered himself as a replacement, striding across the stage as the audience screamed.
—Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Entertainment Weekly reported that, on both occasions, fans screamed loudly for the iconic musician.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screamed
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Pulido told the crowd, before scratching his signature onto the brim and handing it to Jimena, who pumped it in the air and shrieked with joy.—
Jesús Rodríguez,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Bob Baker Marionettes knew their audience very well — the crowd shrieked along to the chorus.—
Rebecca Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When asked about that, Jones laughed.—
Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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According to Marcia, George was convinced he’d be laughed out of Hollywood because in the original script characters were running around and shooting at one another and nobody was getting hurt.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Some people complained about paying higher premiums without receiving any of the benefits of insurance coverage.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Agostina’s family has complained that security forces were consumed by concerns of fan violence during a major soccer game in the city of Cordoba that day.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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But after the dust settled Saturday, La Habra’s senior softball players sat side-by-side on the grass, kicked off their cleats and giggled.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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In the video, the couple could be seen with their hoods up and riding rented Citi Bikes on the streets of the Big Apple as Sweeney giggled and took her feet off the pedals.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Traffic hummed and whined on I-85.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Second, in a report of their own, the pro-business commissioners whined that all of this was unfair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Despite the apparent pain, Brunson got up, yelled at the refs and continued playing.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Officer Harper got into the back seat before the car took off and yelled at Huffman to stop, police said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The cast chuckled before Griffin cut in with some deep NBA lore.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Reid chuckled, then offered the sweetest thought about the wedding.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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“Screamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screamed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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