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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
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
From the inside out, this bag screams quality.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The wife ushers the two frightened boys behind her, and watches on helplessly as her husband screams in agony and terror, thrashing his arms and legs.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Rising screams at Johnson on the sideline, delivering a stiff bro-hug with a smile.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Police said the officers encountered Billings prior to hearing screams at the park.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
So why does the sight of her, bottle-blonde and clad in a green dress that screams vintage Dream Factory glitz, still give off such deflating Jenny-from-the-block vibes?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
At the slightest provocation, Ye bullies, hectors, and screams at everyone from Paris fashion-show lackeys to the mother of his child.
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
The viral recording also captured her emotions, screams and cries throughout the intense labor process.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
The girl's father, who did not see the incident but heard the mother's screams, jumped overboard to rescue his daughter.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The woman's muffled screams are heard one more time before the video ends.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
By following her screams, the officer found the woman as the three suspects drove away, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Graham said the officer followed the screams, found the woman and saw a vehicle leaving.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
When combined Robinson’s primal screams and the writing team’s knack for crafting slightly askew sentences that turn into dialogue earworms, the fake company names a potent blend of comedy that feels like it was always destined to define comedy in the 2020s.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
The British pop singer—SNL‘s musical guest last November—received wild screams of approval from the audience.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
The last gasps of this ballpark, potentially until 2026, were screams and boos and then silence.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The wide-leg pants have just the right amount of stretch and come in a trendy brown shade that screams autumnal fashion.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
From the inside out, this bag screams quality.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The wife ushers the two frightened boys behind her, and watches on helplessly as her husband screams in agony and terror, thrashing his arms and legs.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Rising screams at Johnson on the sideline, delivering a stiff bro-hug with a smile.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Police said the officers encountered Billings prior to hearing screams at the park.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
So why does the sight of her, bottle-blonde and clad in a green dress that screams vintage Dream Factory glitz, still give off such deflating Jenny-from-the-block vibes?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
At the slightest provocation, Ye bullies, hectors, and screams at everyone from Paris fashion-show lackeys to the mother of his child.
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
The viral recording also captured her emotions, screams and cries throughout the intense labor process.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Visitors have reported hearing the sound of cell doors closing, faint screams and footsteps around the cell blocks.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
The girl's father, who did not see the incident but heard the mother's screams, jumped overboard to rescue his daughter.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The woman's muffled screams are heard one more time before the video ends.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
By following her screams, the officer found the woman as the three suspects drove away, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Graham said the officer followed the screams, found the woman and saw a vehicle leaving.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
When combined Robinson’s primal screams and the writing team’s knack for crafting slightly askew sentences that turn into dialogue earworms, the fake company names a potent blend of comedy that feels like it was always destined to define comedy in the 2020s.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
The British pop singer—SNL‘s musical guest last November—received wild screams of approval from the audience.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
The last gasps of this ballpark, potentially until 2026, were screams and boos and then silence.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screams
Verb
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The average kid laughs 300 times a day and average adult, only 17.—
Bill Hoogterp,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The man behind the camera laughs at the absurdity of the scene before continuing to tell the man to leave.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The president calls his wife and complains about the sole of his shoe before heading off to a girls’ basketball event with Angel Reese.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Alabama complains that the Times gave the school only four hours to respond to the story before it was published; this also coincided with the team getting ready to start the tournament.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are hoots and hollers from raucous tourists on Bourbon Street, for example.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are a few hoots and hollers as the others agree or protest.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 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
Verb
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The teaser video that followed showed a device straight out of a sci-fi film, something between Wall-E and BB-8, with a camera that giggles and swivels on command.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Gracie Abrams giggles with Swift behind the scenes, while Carpenter appears in a t-shirt and sits on a couch as the trek’s headliner practices guitar.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Natalia Campos - Getty Images Advertisement What have politicians said about the riots?—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Then shortly after that, there were riots in Dublin, and that was terrifying to be walking along the street and [tensions] change like that, so easily.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Matt yells, encouraging her to turn and run.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Glitter Gel Pen Taylor spins like a girl in a brand new dress, while Fountain Pen Taylor yells at caterers.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Through it all, Stanley smirks, Criss chuckles, and Simmons maintains his dour demeanor.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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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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“Screams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screams. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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