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Verb
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One final command was shouted by the officer.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026 -
However, Tarabel’s sustainability credentials aren’t shouted about, and future guests might appreciate some in-room information on the steps the hotel is taking to minimize their impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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People often describe being yelled at, manipulated and called names.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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When he was found, deputies said Ortiz became belligerent, yelled at employees, threatened to harm them with a gun, and grabbed one of the resort employees.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The families hollered in celebration and got an extra moment for photos once the popemobile stopped so Leo could bless a couple of babies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers’ offense roared to life in a 12-4 rout of the Cubs to end Chicago’s 10-game winning streak.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The twenties roared in some industries, but agriculture and other natural-resource-dependent sectors were already in depression.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mira cried, when Andy criticized Nate for being unsupportive.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In the video, Paul appeared to punch, kick and throw chairs at Mortensen while her daughter from another relationship watched and cried.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Heckel crowed with delight as Strong tried paper, snipping her classmate’s fingers with scissors to complete the sweep.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Trump has crowed about disarming Iran’s proxies in the region, grounding its Air Force, and sinking its Navy.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pulido told the crowd, before scratching his signature onto the brim and handing it to Jimena, who pumped it in the air and shrieked with joy.—
Jesús Rodríguez,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Bob Baker Marionettes knew their audience very well — the crowd shrieked along to the chorus.—
Rebecca Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The crowd thundered as the giant screen lowered back down like a curtain.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo just thundered through Conyers, drawing riders from across the country, all chasing eight seconds of glory.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Whooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whooped. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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