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
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
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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Noun
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouts
Verb
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Glitter Gel Pen Taylor spins like a girl in a brand new dress, while Fountain Pen Taylor yells at caterers.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In March, Schumer had done just that, joining Republicans to get a similar CR to Trump’s desk even over the howls of Democrats who urged him to hold the line.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
23 Sep. 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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The viral recording also captured her emotions, screams and cries throughout the intense labor process.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Groggy, the singer almost cries trying to grab a banana to eat.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The last gasps of this ballpark, potentially until 2026, were screams and boos and then silence.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The event website says head to Balboa Park to get your screams at The Haunted Trail.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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