1
as in to scream
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
I yelled to the kids in the backyard that it was time to go home
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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
the crowd gave a yell of approval
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Recent Examples of yell
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 June 2025
With Tatis down in pain, Shildt rushed the field to not only check on his player but to yell at Roberts.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
At the first yell a challenging roar went up from the big killer, followed by an immediate hush.
—Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
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Verb
This is mere hours after his attempts to make things work end in Huda once again yelling across the villa.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 June 2025
With Tatis down in pain, Shildt rushed the field to not only check on his player but to yell at Roberts.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Noun
Miller popped back up with both fists pumping and let out a yell.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
At the first yell a challenging roar went up from the big killer, followed by an immediate hush.
—Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yell
Verb
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The Pacers' star went down and immediately screamed in pain.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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White Zinnias These hardy flowers from Mexico have had my heart for years; their bold colors simply scream summer.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The true gem remains 17-year-old Kobe Bryant, who was selected 13th by the Charlotte Hornets before West acquired the prospect via trade (shout out to Vlade Divac!).—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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But the personnel department — shout out to them — kind of found a diamond in the rough.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Speaking of which, the movie opens like a monster movie, Knightley shrieking with uncommon volatility as her hysterical character is carted up to the institute in a carriage.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Berger’s tiny stage bulges like a clown car, stuffed with superb comedians such as Russell Daniels, playing a prospective son-in-law (and Grade A idiot) who shrieks around sick people, and Sarah Stiles, as a pert soubrette.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
Verb
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With screaming, crying, and crash outs abound, Madix’s high pony mirrored her demeanor: commanding, polished, and captivating.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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When the curtain is lifted, Matthew is crying, and Andreas is beaming.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Chelsea squeals as Aubree takes in her birthday gift.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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When Ronaldo Jr went to warm up with his fellow subs behind the goal, the local kids all sprinted off in that direction and yelled and squealed ‘Cristiano’ or ‘Junior’ in the lad’s direction.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts immediately began hollering.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Elle Fanning, who plays a Hollywood starlet in the feature, wiped away tears and embraced Trier as the crowd whooped and hollered for her performance.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yell. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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