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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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Nabers yelled out, rising from a couch and limping around the room.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Another officer t ased Garcia, who yelled out and stepped further away from the bushes.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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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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His mother attended each graduation and cried.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Anthony also cried and asked officers whether Metcalf would be OK, and asked whether the stabbing could be considered self-defense.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 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 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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Christian moralists thundered against the sinful pleasures of watching naked female flesh at the Spectacles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Whooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whooped. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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