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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
With this vote, you guys just screamed from the rooftops.
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ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
The announcer screamed into the microphone.
—Sara Schiff, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Brown hurled obscenities at the manager and left the building as the fast-food worker screamed in pain, according to the footage.
—Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
After sharing vocals and dancing around the stage, Rico and Williams hugged as the crowd screamed.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Kenan Thompson's character screamed in slo-mo horror.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Adoring fans wearing Dodger caps and jerseys and carrying signs screamed their approval as the buses went by.
—Steve Futterman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
The star athlete, who's married to football safety Jonathan Owens of the Chicago Bears, screamed in excitement after completing the stunt successfully, continuing to bounce before tucking into another.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Across America, Halloween spending is expected to reach record levels this year, including large crowds waiting for their chance to be chased, startled and screamed at.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
The announcer screamed into the microphone.
—Sara Schiff, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Brown hurled obscenities at the manager and left the building as the fast-food worker screamed in pain, according to the footage.
—Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
After sharing vocals and dancing around the stage, Rico and Williams hugged as the crowd screamed.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Kenan Thompson's character screamed in slo-mo horror.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Adoring fans wearing Dodger caps and jerseys and carrying signs screamed their approval as the buses went by.
—Steve Futterman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
The star athlete, who's married to football safety Jonathan Owens of the Chicago Bears, screamed in excitement after completing the stunt successfully, continuing to bounce before tucking into another.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Across America, Halloween spending is expected to reach record levels this year, including large crowds waiting for their chance to be chased, startled and screamed at.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screamed
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Once all is shrieked and done, though, what’s left is a faux-prestige screed that’s 100 percent #OhHellNo!—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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Been there, shrieked at that — but give the Normans credit for leaning into the mean-spirited spirit of the endeavor with some groan- and cheer-worthy fatalities, including a POV shot from the perspective of a witch’s broomstick.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Harbour arrived at the season 5 premiere alongside costar Millie Bobby Brown, as the pair laughed and hugged each other on the red carpet while posing for photos together.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Expect to be ignored, laughed at and turned away.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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But after the game, responding to questions from the media, the Cleveland Cavaliers complained about Green, who was just one technical foul away from an automatic one-game suspension.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the housing units that concealed this bloody event, a truck rumbled along the road, a basketball bounced, children squealed, the sounds foreign, from another world.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ziva squealed the tires pulling out.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex panned the camera past a candle from As ever's holiday product drop (one of the two candles was inspired by her royal wedding to Prince Harry), giggled and showed her two rescue dogs.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the tow truck went flying through the air as both boys giggled.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 2025
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While in the parking lot, Veliz reportedly drove against traffic and yelled out gang slogans.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whoever dispatched that ambulance might be one of many employees at the Department of Emergency Communications who have felt uncomfortable, yelled at and trapped between their calling to help people and what several current and former dispatchers have called a hostile work environment.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Harry, who remained seated, looked on and chuckled with amusement.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ally repeatedly asked while gasping as about a dozen of her friends chuckled nearby.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Screamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screamed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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