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as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
screaming headlines about the latest showbiz scandal
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
a screaming picture of everyone making silly faces
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughing
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 complaining
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 screaming
Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Williams was celebrating an offensive foul called against Doncic by gleefully screaming in Doncic's personal space.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Nini makes an admirable attempt here, but again Ru’s character is playing against rather than with her to such a degree that, as in all these segments, things just devolve into screaming overtop each other.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
The Nets’ Ziaire Williams was celebrating an offensive foul called against Doncic by gleefully screaming in Doncic’s personal space.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Canut was caught on cell phone video screaming and throwing things.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
One video shows black smoke streaming out of a building where a wall is painted blue with flowers and the sound of a woman can be heard screaming.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Nunez then began raping her while Jones stuffed rocks in her mouth to try to stop her from screaming, detectives said in the report.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Paul can be seen screaming and throwing metal chairs, one of which apparently struck one of her children who witnessed the altercation.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Verb
Authorities say Valdez had multiple untreated mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, and that he had been seen in Concord earlier in the day screaming at cars.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Williams was celebrating an offensive foul called against Doncic by gleefully screaming in Doncic's personal space.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Nini makes an admirable attempt here, but again Ru’s character is playing against rather than with her to such a degree that, as in all these segments, things just devolve into screaming overtop each other.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
The Nets’ Ziaire Williams was celebrating an offensive foul called against Doncic by gleefully screaming in Doncic’s personal space.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Canut was caught on cell phone video screaming and throwing things.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
One video shows black smoke streaming out of a building where a wall is painted blue with flowers and the sound of a woman can be heard screaming.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Nunez then began raping her while Jones stuffed rocks in her mouth to try to stop her from screaming, detectives said in the report.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Paul can be seen screaming and throwing metal chairs, one of which apparently struck one of her children who witnessed the altercation.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
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Jurors also considered Meta’s failure to enforce its ban on users under 13, the role of its algorithms in prioritizing sensational or harmful content, and the prevalence of social media content about teen suicide.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot riding on the sensational K-pop group’s first album in four years, but its generic songs ring hollow and lack the vim and vigor of the band’s best work.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Why the Vaping Squirrels Trend Is Dangerous The viral clips might look funny, but the reality is far less cute.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The explanation is kind of funny, but also very much a seasonal sign of renewal on the barrier islands.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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When his kids melted down and started shrieking over the usual tantrum-inducing nonsense that sometimes sets off 4-year-olds, Buttigieg looked around nervously, gathered his family, and left the shop fast.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Airline customers aren’t laughing, at least right now.—
John Seewer,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rather than complaining and predicting economic ruin, Americans treated rationing as noble.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some Toyota fans reacted poorly to the announcement, complaining about the loss of the hybrid version of the Highlander that Toyota has marketed since 2005.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are considered some of the coolest wine-growing regions in California, and the style here tends to be juicier, fruitier, and more full-bodied than Burgundian Pinot Noir.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Any kind of Joseph Campbell's really juicy and meaty.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pickles frequently appear in comedic settings, from cartoon characters struggling with oversized jars to absurd internet memes celebrating the eccentricity of pickle enthusiasts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In this darkly comedic action thriller from director Ben Wheatley (High-Rise, FFF 2016) and the writer of John Wick, Bob Odenkirk stars as a new sheriff whose simple assignment unravels after a botched robbery proves that everything in the quiet town of Normal, Minnesota, is anything but!—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Every moment of euphoria is obfuscated by distortion, every pop impulse is undercut by squealing dissonance.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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Something’s always smoking or squealing with these boys, huh?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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