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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
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
While in the costume, the former Disney star also replicated the photo that started it all and filmed a hilarious video pretending to be Poot screaming and fighting for freedom in a garage.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The adaptive brain can shift journeys, reimagine stories and help people thrive, even when life throws us a curveball—or a screaming infant at two in the morning.
—Anthony Vaccaro, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
Marty’s still stumbling around the One Well compound when Phil — tarred and feathered by his Aryan brothers, presumably for squawking to Lee back in episode two — runs screaming into his arms.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Some science-minded folks are quick to point out that mountain lions make noises that sound like a woman screaming, but these people are no fun and shouldn’t be invited to your campfire.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Ignore that muffled screaming in the distance, that’s just the TV overlords punching air.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Video captured officers screaming at him to drop the knife, followed by several gunshots from police.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Her affinity for screaming makes sense.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
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
There’s screaming, crying and even a little slapping.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
While in the costume, the former Disney star also replicated the photo that started it all and filmed a hilarious video pretending to be Poot screaming and fighting for freedom in a garage.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The adaptive brain can shift journeys, reimagine stories and help people thrive, even when life throws us a curveball—or a screaming infant at two in the morning.
—Anthony Vaccaro, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
Marty’s still stumbling around the One Well compound when Phil — tarred and feathered by his Aryan brothers, presumably for squawking to Lee back in episode two — runs screaming into his arms.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Some science-minded folks are quick to point out that mountain lions make noises that sound like a woman screaming, but these people are no fun and shouldn’t be invited to your campfire.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Ignore that muffled screaming in the distance, that’s just the TV overlords punching air.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Video captured officers screaming at him to drop the knife, followed by several gunshots from police.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Her affinity for screaming makes sense.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
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The Dodgers' pitching staff, especially their starting pitching, has been sensational, allowing just 28 runs in 10 postseason games.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Following a sensational 2-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday night, Morocco became the second African team to lift the Under-20 World Cup after Ghana in 2009.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is less spooky and more funny.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Musical inspiration can be a funny thing.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Screaming and shrieking, the drama between the bridesmaids is thick.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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As Linda literally fights with the rodent in the car (with her shrieking daughter in the backseat), it gets flung out the window and becomes roadkill.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kate McKinnon always leaves the audience laughing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Viewer Reactions With over 134,700 likes and 165 comments, TikTok users couldn't stop laughing at the accident and the dog's reaction.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dani has fallen asleep, though only after complaining vociferously about the light.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lyons said store owners had been complaining about the retail for some time.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lawrence paired more juicy red lips with lashings of mascara and punky eyeshadow combos to match a then-more edgy style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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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,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So, for Season 4, Shepherd comes out and does a four- to six-minute comedic monologue — the way the big boys do in late night.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Great comedic timing and delivery.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of the first major highlights showed the moment Mei Xiang birthed a squealing Xiao Qi Ji and cradled her newborn cub.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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