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as in shrieks
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughs
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 complains
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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as in hoots
someone or something that is very funny
that new comedy is a scream
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Recent Examples of screams
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Visitors report hearing faint voices and screams when inside the room.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As part of the building collapses, screams can be heard.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Well, the screams weren't just limited to fans at home, as the audience's screams certainly marked the loudest of the night from backstage as well.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Focusing solely on the weak link generated screams that delighted the whole pack of friends and family.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
From his trademark wavy hair to the Vans shoes that often adorn his feet, everything about him screams rockstar.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Everything about this start screams almost.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The women in the audience gave him frenzied screams.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
The latter being especially notable in one of the later levels, which is infested by body-horror-type monstrosities, as their screams are genuinely unnerving.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Instead, her screams and attempts to pull away only aroused the animal, increasing its strength.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
According to investigators, the stepson came home that afternoon to his mother's screams, coming from her bedroom.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Sep. 2025
Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Whoever fired the gun then slipped away amid the chaos of screams and students fleeing the Utah Valley University campus.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
toby Meyjes
shane Croucher
john Feng
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sobs and screams split the air.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Visitors report hearing faint voices and screams when inside the room.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As part of the building collapses, screams can be heard.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Well, the screams weren't just limited to fans at home, as the audience's screams certainly marked the loudest of the night from backstage as well.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Focusing solely on the weak link generated screams that delighted the whole pack of friends and family.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
From his trademark wavy hair to the Vans shoes that often adorn his feet, everything about him screams rockstar.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Everything about this start screams almost.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Blood curdling screams and chains scraping against the ground can be heard throughout the prison.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The women in the audience gave him frenzied screams.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
The latter being especially notable in one of the later levels, which is infested by body-horror-type monstrosities, as their screams are genuinely unnerving.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Instead, her screams and attempts to pull away only aroused the animal, increasing its strength.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
According to investigators, the stepson came home that afternoon to his mother's screams, coming from her bedroom.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Sep. 2025
Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Whoever fired the gun then slipped away amid the chaos of screams and students fleeing the Utah Valley University campus.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
toby Meyjes
shane Croucher
john Feng
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screams
Verb
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In response, the Marvel star just laughs.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jones laughs instead of screams.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The President reportedly watches hours of cable news every day, and frequently complains about coverage in real time.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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There has been a consistent pattern with Florida football where a group of Gators fans complains about the current head coach, sportswriters mock them for having unrealistic expectations, and then those fans turn out to be totally correct.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The town hall crowd received my comments with strong clapping and appreciative hoots and hollers.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Schiff also served on the House committee that looked into attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the Capitol riots.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The debuts take place at a critical time in the country, just days after riots and national strikes broke out across Italy as protestors clashed with police, demanding action over Gaza.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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In one, Swift, holding a glittery pink megaphone, yells instructions to Showgirl Taylor.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Eric Fisher chuckles over the phone at the mention of the two World Championship finals.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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With each successive exchange, the replying chorus added another member, until the air was filled with a continuous melody of bugles, grunts, cow/calf calls, whistles and chuckles.—
Jim Tschetter,
Outdoor Life,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Screams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screams. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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