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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
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In the video, recorded by Mortensen on his cellphone, Paul can be seen screaming and throwing metal chairs, one of which struck one of her children who witnessed the altercation, according to the criminal indictment.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Certainly the girls screaming in his audiences aren’t there because Myers seems particularly ancient to them.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Eight hours later, Gabriela came kicking and screaming into the world.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Signing up for a walking tour across new terrain or high-tailing it through the airport are next to impossible when your toes are screaming in discomfort.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
Chuck went viral on social media after the NBC Sports Bay Area broadcast repeatedly showed him kicking, screaming and crying in family members’ arms — reacting to the family’s celebrations of Susac’s big day.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
Linebacker Oh, linebacker, a position screaming out for help and coming away with nothing, much like most Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight tackle attempts in the first half of last season.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In the video, recorded by Mortensen on his cellphone, Paul can be seen screaming and throwing metal chairs, one of which struck one of her children who witnessed the altercation, according to the criminal indictment.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Certainly the girls screaming in his audiences aren’t there because Myers seems particularly ancient to them.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Eight hours later, Gabriela came kicking and screaming into the world.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Signing up for a walking tour across new terrain or high-tailing it through the airport are next to impossible when your toes are screaming in discomfort.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
Chuck went viral on social media after the NBC Sports Bay Area broadcast repeatedly showed him kicking, screaming and crying in family members’ arms — reacting to the family’s celebrations of Susac’s big day.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
Adjective
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McLean was sensational before exiting.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Two nights after exploding for a career-high 51 points, Flagg’s sensational performance was the main reason the Mavericks snapped a 14-game home losing streak in a 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Levy arcs his character’s growing exasperation in a way that’s funny, if somewhat limited.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Deborah and Ava get to develop while their process, for the most part, remains the same — and remains funny.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 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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Friends like Lyle and Danny started laughing at us and edging away, calling Lisa my Yoko.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the security video, the two officers can be seen laughing and shaking hands with the assailants.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As of today, however, not everyone is complaining.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Late last year, a group of advocates successfully pushed the city to expand an off-leash area for dogs at MacArthur Park after complaining that the city lacked adequate space for animals to roam.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tangy, juicy cranberries complement the sweetness of the apples delightfully without making the perfect fall treat.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The special will retell the events of the first two seasons of the live-action One Piece series in that familiar comedic Lego way.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The comedic multi-hyphenate is represented by Authentic, Gersh, and Innovative for stand-up, as well as Del Shaw Moonves.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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