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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
David Goodhue
march 10, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
During cross-examination of Kaley in February, a Meta lawyer played footage of her mother screaming at her that the teen had posted to social media, and displayed Kaley’s lower-case Instagram story rants about her home life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Throughout the entire film, she's been a voice offscreen — pleading, crying, nagging, and screaming.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
In a winter filled with the unhappy buzz of screaming coaches and quitting players, a beautiful noise has appeared.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The cold restricts blood flow to my fingers, triggering a tingling, nausea-inducing sensation known as the screaming barfies.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
At one point there was confetti and music and people screaming.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Brazil’s infield completed the 5-4-3 double play on Judge’s bouncer, sending this high school star screaming off the mound.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Something changed, though, because the next morning, Van Lent and Eikenberg entered into a screaming match in Naja’s office for everyone to see.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 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
Police were called to Access Self Storage at 7000 Southwest 22nd Court on March 1 after an employee reported hearing a man inside a unit screaming and asking for medical attention, according to the report.
—David Goodhue
march 10, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
During cross-examination of Kaley in February, a Meta lawyer played footage of her mother screaming at her that the teen had posted to social media, and displayed Kaley’s lower-case Instagram story rants about her home life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Throughout the entire film, she's been a voice offscreen — pleading, crying, nagging, and screaming.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
In a winter filled with the unhappy buzz of screaming coaches and quitting players, a beautiful noise has appeared.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The cold restricts blood flow to my fingers, triggering a tingling, nausea-inducing sensation known as the screaming barfies.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
At one point there was confetti and music and people screaming.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Brazil’s infield completed the 5-4-3 double play on Judge’s bouncer, sending this high school star screaming off the mound.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Something changed, though, because the next morning, Van Lent and Eikenberg entered into a screaming match in Naja’s office for everyone to see.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
Adjective
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Gumbs is coming off a sensational showing at the NFL Scouting Combine.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Play With Bunny Ears That funny Easter bunny is certainly leaving his mark this year.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her moment of realization was heart-wrenching (and funny) and turned both into reality-TV heavyweights.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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This World Premiere buddy comedy will warm your heart and leave you laughing long after the lanterns go out.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The short film featured footage of her and William, as well as their kids, walking and laughing on the grounds of their countryside estate in Norfolk.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What was once a vibrant part of the downtown has largely been abandoned by shoppers, and businesses are complaining about the lack of parking.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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On the hottest of hot Disney theme park days, a portable fan can be a great way to cool off and minimize complaining from the littlest members of your group.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There's nothing like a big ol' juicy cliffhanger to get people talking about the ending of a TV show.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The result is juicy chicken on the inside and crispy on the outside.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The role demands charisma, vocal chops, and sharp comedic timing, all deployed within one of the most cynical satires in the musical theater canon.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The brand previously had a decade-long run at Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Place before closing in 2009, throwing lively dueling-piano shows fueled by tips, alcohol, bawdy jokes and comedic crosstalk that sometimes embarrassed customers.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Someone must have been squealing.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff’s office Facebook post about Penelope’s arrest racked up hundreds of comments and reactions within an hour, including a lot of pig, hog, pork, ham, bacon and squealing puns.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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