ululated

Definition of ululatednext
past tense of ululate
as in howled
to make a long loud mournful sound Arab women ululating with grief

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  • Soon a lone wolf howled behind us.
    Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Much like the snowstorm outside Williams Arena, the winds howled in another direction with Hopkins getting to the hoop and scoring 17 of the final 20 points for a 32-28 lead at the break.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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  • None of that would have screamed sports mogul.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • After being placed in a government vehicle, Ferreira Borges allegedly kicked, flailed, and screamed obscenities at officers, officials said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Ululated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ululated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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