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
Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The mother shouts her daughter’s name.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Opting for a retailer that actively shouts out Latine brands is another way to go.
—Sofía Viera, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Time Out rightly shouts out Isseido Booksellers, a two-story treasure trove of antique books.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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
Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
He could also be seen nodding his approval after the dance — and earning a thunderous round of excited shouts from the audience.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
Isaac’s Oliver shouts of his typical watering hole.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Nothing about WristbandGuy shouts at all.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The mother shouts her daughter’s name.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Opting for a retailer that actively shouts out Latine brands is another way to go.
—Sofía Viera, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Time Out rightly shouts out Isseido Booksellers, a two-story treasure trove of antique books.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Aragón Aragón is a region that whispers rather than shouts.
—Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
He could also be seen nodding his approval after the dance — and earning a thunderous round of excited shouts from the audience.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
Isaac’s Oliver shouts of his typical watering hole.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouts
Verb
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Ivery yells as several agents restrain him.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Matt yells, encouraging her to turn and run.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The long recess has drawn howls of protest from Democratic leaders, who have returned to Washington to demand negotiations that might lead to a bipartisan spending bill that could reopen the government.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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For one, the choice to keep football out of the Canton mall development gets some pushback and publicity, including from a former Cleveland Browns player who cries on the news about it.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
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The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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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
Cite this Entry
“Shouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouts. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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