as in to yell
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock
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as in howl
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold
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Recent Examples of shout
Peter Smagorinsky, AJC.com, 3 Jan. 2026
One wonders if Christ, who stormed the temple shouting that the Lord demands mercy, not sacrifice, freeing lambs and goats meant for ritual slaughter, would cheer bruin thrill killing.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Cheers and shouts were strong from the various cheering sections for nominees.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
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Verb
There is a cacophony of voices shouting different, competing demands as ideological divides produce escalating culture wars.
—Peter Smagorinsky, AJC.com, 3 Jan. 2026
One wonders if Christ, who stormed the temple shouting that the Lord demands mercy, not sacrifice, freeing lambs and goats meant for ritual slaughter, would cheer bruin thrill killing.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
And a special shout out to Katy Perry, whose Lifetimes tour earned scorn from anonymous internet haters.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Cheers and shouts were strong from the various cheering sections for nominees.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shout
Verb
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The complainant alleged that Young yelled and became hostile before striking them in the chest with a closed fist while the vehicle was stopped.—
WBFF STAFF,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
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Onlookers yell that the man can’t breathe.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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The year's first full moon is best known as the wolf moon since the howls of wolves were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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There is a howl whipping through the bare trees.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
17 Dec. 2025
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The 45-year-old's work at the CBS Evening News desk was even criticized by fellow TV personality Megyn Kelly, who relentlessly mocked Dokoupil for crying during a CBS News Miami clip that saw him being interviewed by a local broadcaster and subsequently crying over memories of his childhood.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jane and Darlene have both cried on the runway recently.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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Passengers aboard a taxiing aircraft were reportedly left horrified last month when chilling screams suddenly echoed from beneath the cabin just moments before takeoff.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The car chase, the chokehold, his own screams at the officers to leave his dad alone.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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With the entire team waiting on a nearby bus, a member of the team’s security staff hollers for Antetokounmpo to rejoin his team en route to the hotel.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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The children’s play area was my favorite spot during the years when my own children were small, filling it with shrieks and laughter.—
Mathew Joseph,
Mercury News,
7 Dec. 2025
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The shrieks of revelers on boats, canoes, and dinner cruises mingle and come up to me like a chorused taunt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Dec. 2025
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Calò, a 46-year-old Sicilian, speaks passionately about El Popo, as Mexicans call the volcano, rattling off trivia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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For the record, actor Henry Travers pronounces the word library in a desperate squeal.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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The duo jumped and screamed in celebration, with their dogs joining the fun with a few barks and squeals.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Shout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shout. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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