as in yells
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 howls
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 shouts
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Shannon shouts, her words drifting back to Jenn in the rear seat.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
As a role model, Hoffman shouts out his own mom, Mimi O'Donnell.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Joe shouts as the snarling lobos close in.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2025
Kylie, 33, shouts in the background, trying to prevent an accident.
—Georgia Slater, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There is an inherent lack of trust and confidence that comes from visiting a website that shouts at you.
—Talie Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shouts to his team during their game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at Chase Center on January 24, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The stunning futility of the Braves shouts opportunity, too.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Conduit congregants welcomed Baker’s video with whoops, shouts and tears, signaling a shared grief.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The request drew audible groans and shouts from other members.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
There were shouts and even a near miss from a water pistol.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Davidson interrupted frequently by shouts from the crowd The event began with a prayer, led by an Edgewood High School senior, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
It had been moved to the Moraine to hold the large crowd, and Chair Karen Moore gaveled several times to quiet applause, jeers and a few shouts.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The whistles and shouts continued to ring out, with Bonzo then being continuously booed after play resumed.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
And Miller is still doing fist-pumps and shouts of joy following big moments, both personally — for blocks off the line, for instance, or successful last-ditch tackles — and as a member of the club (say, after a crucial goal by a teammate).
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ben shouts out of his car window.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Shannon shouts, her words drifting back to Jenn in the rear seat.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
As a role model, Hoffman shouts out his own mom, Mimi O'Donnell.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Joe shouts as the snarling lobos close in.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2025
Kylie, 33, shouts in the background, trying to prevent an accident.
—Georgia Slater, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There is an inherent lack of trust and confidence that comes from visiting a website that shouts at you.
—Talie Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shouts to his team during their game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at Chase Center on January 24, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The stunning futility of the Braves shouts opportunity, too.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Their shouts came from them with surety.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Conduit congregants welcomed Baker’s video with whoops, shouts and tears, signaling a shared grief.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The request drew audible groans and shouts from other members.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
There were shouts and even a near miss from a water pistol.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Davidson interrupted frequently by shouts from the crowd The event began with a prayer, led by an Edgewood High School senior, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
It had been moved to the Moraine to hold the large crowd, and Chair Karen Moore gaveled several times to quiet applause, jeers and a few shouts.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The whistles and shouts continued to ring out, with Bonzo then being continuously booed after play resumed.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
And Miller is still doing fist-pumps and shouts of joy following big moments, both personally — for blocks off the line, for instance, or successful last-ditch tackles — and as a member of the club (say, after a crucial goal by a teammate).
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouts
Verb
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Arthur yells an obscenity in the streets.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Vince yells at Morgan for pushing him into a corner, while Lauren is outside the door crying.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The guy even cries a bit after winning, hoping to make his family at home proud.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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To test how adults respond, scientists played 23 different recordings of baby cries to 41 men and women with little to no infant-care experience.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Blood curdling screams and chains scraping against the ground can be heard throughout the prison.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The women in the audience gave him frenzied screams.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ruidoso, New Mexico — The soft dribble of rain drapes a herd of cowboy hats as an auctioneer hollers bidding numbers into the mist.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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This included early American music forms, marches, spirituals, field hollers, work songs and African rhythms, as well as their musical descendants, like jazz, blues, gospel, country and rock ‘n’ roll.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Shouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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