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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
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
But doing grand openings and screaming out loud doesn't resonate with the brand.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The crowd claps and cheers, screaming wildly when Buteau drops it rather politely before strutting with Peppermint to their seats on stage.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Other customers are heard in the background screaming and crying.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The screaming creature fell into the sea, sinking below the depths.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
In fact, Scherzer was way more demonstrative, screaming at Blue Jays manager John Schneider in Game 4 of the ALCS.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
The cells are basically screaming ‘Hey, our DNA is getting cooked here,’ and that stimulates the pigment cell.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Robert De Niro said later in a speech, encouraging the screaming crowd to repeat it back.
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Adjective
There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.
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Chris Lee,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2021
Verb
An open 911 line allowed dispatchers to hear gunshots and people screaming inside the building.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
But doing grand openings and screaming out loud doesn't resonate with the brand.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The crowd claps and cheers, screaming wildly when Buteau drops it rather politely before strutting with Peppermint to their seats on stage.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Other customers are heard in the background screaming and crying.
—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The screaming creature fell into the sea, sinking below the depths.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
In fact, Scherzer was way more demonstrative, screaming at Blue Jays manager John Schneider in Game 4 of the ALCS.
—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
The cells are basically screaming ‘Hey, our DNA is getting cooked here,’ and that stimulates the pigment cell.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Robert De Niro said later in a speech, encouraging the screaming crowd to repeat it back.
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
Adjective
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Combs’ four-year, two-month sentence came as a second shock to a captive courtroom audience after the split verdict was read following his sensational eight-week trial.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Francisco was sensational on defense too, with 101 blocks on top of 306 kills with just 50 errors.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Other members of the cast contribute some sharp edges and moments that are legitimately funny.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Someone’s losing their dignity, and that’s funny.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Raph and Grant keep tasting wasabi Oreos, with Raph shrieking and Grant grimacing.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The dark cellos of Guðnadóttir chop and grind, and Washington—shrieking, swiping, maddened at the air—flees into the forest, a disappearing uniform.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Cameras later caught Cunningham laughing as Bonner's meltdown escalated, and both players were hit with technical fouls.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Gates recalled laughing at his thriftiness—but for the hedge fund mogul, every penny counts.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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At one practice during the fall of 2024, Washington’s assistant athletic director of football academics Diamond Brown was standing on the sideline when Jonah bounded up to her in full pads and begun complaining about his grade in a music class.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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Indeed, the internet is full of workers complaining about how their jobs have become akin to manning an assembly line.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Winemaker Matt Dees brings out elegance and balance in the wines, this one is no exception with juicy, savory, melt in your mouth bright strawberry/currant fruit.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The aliens will be voiced by British comedic actors Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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His specific visual language — off-kilter, comedic, collaborative — scored him legions of fans.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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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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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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