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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
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Any passengers not knocked out during the chaos or sucked out into the sky are generally screaming and grabbing for oxygen masks while Captain Rich makes a futile announcement about the importance of not panicking.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
These newspapers feature pithy, sensational human-interest stories with bold and screaming headlines.
—Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Jurors then heard sounds of banging and choking — and Athena screaming and crying, the Star-Telegram reports.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Not when the stadium is packed with 20,000 screaming fans, most of them wearing Padres colors.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In the movie, Yetnikoff phones up MTV CEO Bob Pittman and starts screaming at him.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Some were pleasant; some were screaming in pain or just screaming mad.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Survivor all-star Christian Hubicki was kind to Jimmy Fallon, not even screaming at, threatening, or lunging toward the host who ruined his game on Survivor 50.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 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
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
Any passengers not knocked out during the chaos or sucked out into the sky are generally screaming and grabbing for oxygen masks while Captain Rich makes a futile announcement about the importance of not panicking.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
These newspapers feature pithy, sensational human-interest stories with bold and screaming headlines.
—Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Jurors then heard sounds of banging and choking — and Athena screaming and crying, the Star-Telegram reports.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Not when the stadium is packed with 20,000 screaming fans, most of them wearing Padres colors.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In the movie, Yetnikoff phones up MTV CEO Bob Pittman and starts screaming at him.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Some were pleasant; some were screaming in pain or just screaming mad.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Survivor all-star Christian Hubicki was kind to Jimmy Fallon, not even screaming at, threatening, or lunging toward the host who ruined his game on Survivor 50.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
Adjective
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So, if true, the sensational claims would undermine a core privacy feature of WhatsApp.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2026
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Messi had assisted on Miami’s first two goals — by Ian Fray and Telasco Segovia — and then scored on a sensational strike of his own, seemingly setting Miami on its way to an easy three points.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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This leads us on an intimate, and at times funny, journey of self-discovery and missteps told in five chapters over the course of a critical year in Robin’s life.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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And there are some funny moments along the way, such as a scene in which Miranda tries to hang up her coat, having been told to stop throwing it at her assistants.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
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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Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Members of both chambers seemed to enjoy his 20-minute address, listening intently and laughing at the monarch’s jokes and giving him standing ovations.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lucy Liu is spotted laughing on the set of Superfakes in Madison Square Park in New York City on April 27.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The back and forth over redistricting have set off a lot of finger pointing, with Republicans complaining when Democrats commit partisan gerrymandering and Democrats complain when Republicans do it.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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This filling treat will not have anyone complaining about where dinner might be.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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One juicy number in circulation was $1 million, the amount role players — and, ahem, their agents — were asking for next season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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These hit the Goldilocks zone with a juicy bounce that tasters thoroughly enjoyed.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Taccone, similarly, clearly has the talent to make all kinds of interesting comedic movies, but seems in search of the best outlet.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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