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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
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Most of Lucy Boynton’s beauty references the 1960s, and this doll-like bob screams modern mod.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Faye, disappointed to see that the safe has no money, blames Rue for the deception and screams to wake her boyfriend.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
There’s the competitor, who often screams at the top of her lungs to celebrate the team’s achievements, and holds herself to a high standard.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
The lock gives you an extra physical barrier on inward‑swinging doors, and the wedge alarm screams a loud 120-decibel if anyone tries to push the door—loud enough to wake you or alert others nearby.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Rick Ross’ life screams luxury.
—Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
Faye urges her to put them back and forget about it, and when Rue doesn’t listen, Faye screams to wake up Wayne, leaving viewers with the promise of yet another threat that awaits in the conclusion.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Nothing screams summer on the Southern east coast like a classic, family-style crab boil.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Literature, in his view, was a susurrus of stifled screams, a missive from the netherworld of the collective imaginary.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
So if the screams of armed men are your jam, here’s a list of the most harrowing battles in war movie history.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Loud noises remind her of her own screams and the gunshots fired from Charlie’s gun.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Inside the stadium was illuminated in the light from the group’s lightsticks, known as an ARMY Bomb, and the screams were near deafening.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
In response, there was a joyous release of screams and hugs.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
A little past the halfway point, a heavy drumbeat crashes in and their voice distorts into screams and screeches, transforming the song from folk lament to dissonant protest.
—Nia Coats, Pitchfork, 18 May 2026
Amid the screams and chaos lay Manzo, face down and bleeding.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Verb
The eyelet design that covers the bodice and skirt of the garment screams summer, while the tie shoulders add extra visual interest.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Most of Lucy Boynton’s beauty references the 1960s, and this doll-like bob screams modern mod.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Faye, disappointed to see that the safe has no money, blames Rue for the deception and screams to wake her boyfriend.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
There’s the competitor, who often screams at the top of her lungs to celebrate the team’s achievements, and holds herself to a high standard.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
The lock gives you an extra physical barrier on inward‑swinging doors, and the wedge alarm screams a loud 120-decibel if anyone tries to push the door—loud enough to wake you or alert others nearby.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Rick Ross’ life screams luxury.
—Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
Faye urges her to put them back and forget about it, and when Rue doesn’t listen, Faye screams to wake up Wayne, leaving viewers with the promise of yet another threat that awaits in the conclusion.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Nothing screams summer on the Southern east coast like a classic, family-style crab boil.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Noun
Once seated, the crowd roared each time a member of the cast walked in, with the biggest screams by far going not to Anderson or co-star Assad Zaman but Eric Bogosian, who at 73 plays the youngest vampire of the season, Daniel Molloy.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Literature, in his view, was a susurrus of stifled screams, a missive from the netherworld of the collective imaginary.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
So if the screams of armed men are your jam, here’s a list of the most harrowing battles in war movie history.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Loud noises remind her of her own screams and the gunshots fired from Charlie’s gun.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Inside the stadium was illuminated in the light from the group’s lightsticks, known as an ARMY Bomb, and the screams were near deafening.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
In response, there was a joyous release of screams and hugs.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
A little past the halfway point, a heavy drumbeat crashes in and their voice distorts into screams and screeches, transforming the song from folk lament to dissonant protest.
—Nia Coats, Pitchfork, 18 May 2026
Amid the screams and chaos lay Manzo, face down and bleeding.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screams
Verb
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Back in the car, Albert moans and groans while Billie shrieks in panic.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My musical theater peers would have been very hard on me [laughs].—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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Now, the couple mostly laughs about the moment, even though Crawford admits the memory will probably stick with them forever.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Never says a word, never complains about it, right?—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Anushka complains about the agreement that asks users to accept 97 pages of terms and conditions in 7-point font, but these guys don’t even see themselves as car manufacturers.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Wiseman said to hoots from the crowd of media gathered at the site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Soto’s Marie pouts and squeals with abandon.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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At bars across the United States, live watch parties were packed, squeals resounding.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Herbert then grabs Beer's face and pulls her in for a kiss as the singer giggles.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Aronimink put the world’s best golfers in a vice this week and squeezed the whines right out of them.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The caterer’s dead daughter, Marketa, is sung by Vilma Jää, an ethno-pop performer whose forays into Finnish folk techniques have her slinging her voice up into thrillingly high engine-whines.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The riots ended after over 3,500 national troops cleared the streets.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Johnson also was a key figure in the Stonewall Inn riots.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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“Screams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screams. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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