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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
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
An exasperated Tomás enters the thicket himself to retrieve, among other items, Liam’s boot, and doesn’t emerge until the next day—not screaming, but fundamentally changed.
—Nora Biette-Timmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The footage, investigators say, caught the sound of several gunshots and a woman screaming.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The screaming headlines followed by the official oops that came in the wake of the announcement of the 1996 Mars rock is something scientists are justified in wanting to keep off their resumes.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
That was the signal for the crying and screaming to begin.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Dispatch heard screaming during the call, and there was a report of eight people pointing guns at each other.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
In the course of reality TV’s 20-some-odd years golden era, a cheating scandal is almost as certain as a public screaming match in an unsuspecting local restaurant.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Soon enough, Rosie and Kelsey are screaming at each other again and bedlam breaks out.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 May 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
And watching the videos of the people jumping out of their chairs, screaming, cheering was so cool.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
An exasperated Tomás enters the thicket himself to retrieve, among other items, Liam’s boot, and doesn’t emerge until the next day—not screaming, but fundamentally changed.
—Nora Biette-Timmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The footage, investigators say, caught the sound of several gunshots and a woman screaming.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The screaming headlines followed by the official oops that came in the wake of the announcement of the 1996 Mars rock is something scientists are justified in wanting to keep off their resumes.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
That was the signal for the crying and screaming to begin.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Dispatch heard screaming during the call, and there was a report of eight people pointing guns at each other.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
In the course of reality TV’s 20-some-odd years golden era, a cheating scandal is almost as certain as a public screaming match in an unsuspecting local restaurant.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Soon enough, Rosie and Kelsey are screaming at each other again and bedlam breaks out.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
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The sensational case made headlines at the time but now, with the release of Netflix's The Crash, interest in the case has soared to an all-time high.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The two attacking midfielders have been sensational, too, for Chelsea and Manchester City respectively in previous seasons — but, most importantly, not during this one.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Cindy Morgan, who played bombshell Lacey Underall, recalled to Sports Illustrated in 2010 that, funny as Dangerfield was, the comic was nervous about his performance.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Abdullah Saeed’s Deli Boys debuted last year with a bang, quickly establishing itself as one of the most vibrant, funny, and well-rendered shows streaming.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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Lyra spent hours running and spinning through the surf, shrieking with joy when the waves caught her.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But in the early days of the Maniacs, everyone swears that Merchant was a shrieking dervish during shows, exorcising her teenage demons on the stage of every bar in the Rust Belt.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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Conversation starters → One Hollywood actor's in-flight rant has travelers laughing — and arguing — all over again.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The Eagles posted a video on the night of the trade of Hurts and Brown on a FaceTime call with each other, laughing uncontrollably.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Hegseth had some choice words for Europe, complaining that allies in the region hadn’t pulled their weight.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Now in the possession of Kelly Kilpatrick (Cherry Jones), Deborah, dragging a complaining Ava with her as a kind of opposite beard, decides to con Kilpatrick and her wife Monica (Leslie Bibb).—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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According to Rebecca Isa, some shades that feel instantly fresh and vacation-ready are bold turquoise, juicy red, vivid green, or bright yellow.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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Domingo and Fey are even better, achieving an honest rapport that too many other dynamics lack, while Kenney-Silver arguably gets the juiciest arc, filled with showy slapstick and a challenge unique to sitcoms but relatable outside of them.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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The comedic actors’ thread is just one of several Chiefs threads Riggle is on.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But besides the physical parameters, Peter Claffey and Dexter Ansell were able to capture the irreverent, comedic tone of showrunner Ira Parker’s scripts.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
Verb
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There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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The first twenty minutes involve longtime Holzinger mentor-cum–ensemble member Renée Copraij spanking the gleefully squealing Annina Machaz.—
Caroline Lillian Schopp,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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