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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
One fan sitting just behind Williams’ family literally screamed with excitement, pumping her fist in the air and turning to hype up the crowd.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
His poetic minimalism produced an atmosphere that screamed quietly.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
When the momager walked by, DeGeneres screamed at her, and Jenner screamed right back in surprise.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Some of the young students screamed in panic and wept but mostly remained seated and still, preventing any injuries, Cachuela said, adding that a motorcycle was damaged when a shed crumbled to the ground.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
The Knicks center dunked through him, screamed in his direction and shifted the game’s energy.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026
As Princess Anne’s son, Phillips, married Sperling on June 6 in a private ceremony, Kate wore a delicate blush tweed Roland Mouret dress that screamed quiet luxury.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 June 2026
On the witness stand, the teenager was reportedly combative and flustered by Jackson’s attorney Tom Mesereau, who attempted to poke holes in Gavin’s testimony and allegedly screamed at the boy throughout.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Angered by the demonstration, Keenan first screamed at the protesters and then spit in the face of one.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
His poetic minimalism produced an atmosphere that screamed quietly.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
When the momager walked by, DeGeneres screamed at her, and Jenner screamed right back in surprise.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Some of the young students screamed in panic and wept but mostly remained seated and still, preventing any injuries, Cachuela said, adding that a motorcycle was damaged when a shed crumbled to the ground.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
The Knicks center dunked through him, screamed in his direction and shifted the game’s energy.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026
As Princess Anne’s son, Phillips, married Sperling on June 6 in a private ceremony, Kate wore a delicate blush tweed Roland Mouret dress that screamed quiet luxury.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 June 2026
On the witness stand, the teenager was reportedly combative and flustered by Jackson’s attorney Tom Mesereau, who attempted to poke holes in Gavin’s testimony and allegedly screamed at the boy throughout.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Angered by the demonstration, Keenan first screamed at the protesters and then spit in the face of one.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screamed
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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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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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For four hours, the group of artists laughed, drank, and debated their position in the rapidly shifting cultural landscape.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Rudd said as the late-night audience laughed.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Iranian leadership complained that visas for key staff members were being held up and the tumult was disturbing its preparation for the tournament.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Some residents had complained about discoloration, sediment, odors and health concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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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
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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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But she was saved by three bystanders who yelled out, scaring him off and chasing him through the park, sources said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Chalamet yelled while courtside.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
11 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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