shrieks 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of shriek

shrieks

2 of 2

noun

plural of shriek

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Verb
  • The wide-leg pants have just the right amount of stretch and come in a trendy brown shade that screams autumnal fashion.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • From the inside out, this bag screams quality.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Matt yells, encouraging her to turn and run.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
  • 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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“Shrieks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrieks. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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