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as in yelled
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock
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Recent Examples of shouted
Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Bryan stretched it out across something close to 20 minutes, weaving in introductions of his band members, letting each take a turn at showing off their prowess, while the crowd jumped, shouted and swayed in unison.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
The victim shouted for help, and two good Samaritans came to her rescue.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The driver reported Morgan had shouted something indiscernible.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 200 spectators cheered, whistled and shouted encouragement to their favorites during the pageant April 11 at Olive Peirce Middle School’s Performing Arts Center.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Santilli shouted into the megaphone.
—Josh Owens, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Lovato shouted when someone asked how Gomez was doing in 2010.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
In one of his acceptance speeches at the ceremony, Eugene shouted out both Dan and daughter Sarah Levy, who also starred in the series.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This blend of styles is not only about presenting contrasts—clean versus shouted vocals, melodic versus dissonant riffs, headbanging versus moshing—but also preserving the murky in-between that only elevates the extreme.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Shortly after the lethal injection got underway, a warden shook Willacy and shouted his name, but there was no response.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Bryan stretched it out across something close to 20 minutes, weaving in introductions of his band members, letting each take a turn at showing off their prowess, while the crowd jumped, shouted and swayed in unison.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
The victim shouted for help, and two good Samaritans came to her rescue.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The driver reported Morgan had shouted something indiscernible.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 200 spectators cheered, whistled and shouted encouragement to their favorites during the pageant April 11 at Olive Peirce Middle School’s Performing Arts Center.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Santilli shouted into the megaphone.
—Josh Owens, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Lovato shouted when someone asked how Gomez was doing in 2010.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
In one of his acceptance speeches at the ceremony, Eugene shouted out both Dan and daughter Sarah Levy, who also starred in the series.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouted
Verb
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Gennett's wife, Valerie Giacobbe, yelled toward the entourage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Magnano immediately yelled for Jones to drop the knife before Jones began walking toward him with the blade still in his hand, the footage showed.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to one account, the McMahons let Patterson go personally, at the mansion, and both Vince and Linda cried.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan stepped outside and cried quickly, then came back in to do another take.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The families hollered in celebration and got an extra moment for photos once the popemobile stopped so Leo could bless a couple of babies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No photograph could catch the smell drifting from the nearby military barracks and Indian camps; capture the murmured swirl of French, English, Arapaho, and Lakota; or let a viewer feel the colliding anxieties and expectations that hung heavy over negotiations like this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But this was a mealy-mouthed memo.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Talkative characters like the froggish Mallow and even Bowser himself are motor-mouthed and sarcastic, nigglingly mocking Mario for his inability to speak in anything other than nods and pantomimes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His wraparound, tight-quarters assist on a Keshad Johnson dunk in the second half breathed fire into the lungs of the home crowd.—
Bryce Miller Columnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Nov. 2021
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“Shouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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