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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 Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Dramatic doorbell camera video shows the moment the man ran out of her home, and Cooper can be heard screaming in the background.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 11 May 2026
To stop the bleeding versus a Minnesota bunch with 18,000 Midwesterners at their back, screaming at every shift change?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
His talk was interrupted by people screaming at him about Israel.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
People speak in both the most hyperspecific and vaguest terms, screaming past each other just to get a viral tweet off.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Officers were originally called to the residence after a female ran out of the house and flagged down an animal control officer in the area, screaming that somebody in her family had been shot.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Not when being cautious would equate to missing the consumer opportunity that was literally screaming at you.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Richter’s grand slam Tuesday against Tinley Park ended with plenty of screaming and high-fives at home plate.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 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
On the night that everything changed, one of them would end the night screaming, and the other, in my opinion, didn't scream enough.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Dramatic doorbell camera video shows the moment the man ran out of her home, and Cooper can be heard screaming in the background.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 11 May 2026
To stop the bleeding versus a Minnesota bunch with 18,000 Midwesterners at their back, screaming at every shift change?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
His talk was interrupted by people screaming at him about Israel.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
People speak in both the most hyperspecific and vaguest terms, screaming past each other just to get a viral tweet off.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Officers were originally called to the residence after a female ran out of the house and flagged down an animal control officer in the area, screaming that somebody in her family had been shot.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Not when being cautious would equate to missing the consumer opportunity that was literally screaming at you.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Richter’s grand slam Tuesday against Tinley Park ended with plenty of screaming and high-fives at home plate.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
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Veteran Cassel has never been better and is well matched with both an edgy Niney (The Count of Monte Cristo) and a sensational Efira, who has two films in Cannes this year the other being Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s Soudain.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Kiffin sat down with Vanity Fair at the beginning of the month to discuss a whole grab bag of topics, but the most sensational headlines came from his comments regarding his former employer, Ole Miss.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Semple’s writing is warm and absurdly funny but also occasionally devastating—as when, roughly midway through the book, Adora digresses into recalling her experiences writing for a comedy show in the 1990s.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Nearby, children rode floaties atop the clear blue water, shrieking with delight as their parents lounged beneath umbrellas.—
Ada Calhoun,
Travel + Leisure,
7 May 2026
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Douglas exclaimed after shrieking for a moment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The next morning, the pair are chatting and laughing.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Sometimes laughing is better than crying.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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There have been 72 police reports filed in the past three months alone, complaining that mailed checks have been stolen and washed by criminals who are cashing them for tens of thousands of dollars.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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While there are some athletes complaining about representing the United States on a global stage, the hockey players have embraced being proud of wearing the red, white and blue.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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His restaurants were known for big burgers — not smashburgers but thick, juicy patties.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Toast the bread just lightly just to give it the structure to withstand the juiciest of tomatoes.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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But there doesn’t seem to be a limit to younger film and TV connoisseurs’ thirst for his irreverent and unapologetically gay comedic stylings.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Louis-Dreyfus is, of course, best known for her comedic talents.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The adults settle into seats facing each other while children from different families run behind them, squealing, playing, crying.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Visceral sounds of gyaaaaaaa (ギャアアアアア) convey squealing tires, while turbo blow-off valves let out a sweet doa (ドア).—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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