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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
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
Adjective
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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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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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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
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
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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