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verb

ˈyel How to pronounce yell (audio)
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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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yell

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noun

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
Verb
You were expected, at the very least, to put up a good fight, and the dance could get real ugly real quick—I’ve witnessed aunties and uncles pounding their fists on the table in a yelling war and checks being ripped straight down the middle. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 As Gabe yells that Morgan cheated and broke up the family, a grin starts to spread across Nick’s and Serena’s faces. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
Their thunderous yells surely contributed to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama clanking two late free throws with the Knicks down one. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026 There were yells of bro and dude. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for yell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yell
  1. scream
  2. shout
  3. howl
  4. shriek
  5. cry
  6. squeal
  7. holler
Verb
  • Bizarrely, Jones wasn't happy about it, immediately shoving Cullen's hand off him and starting a screaming match.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In Whalefall, Abrams screams and thrashes with the same vulnerability, and a few more inner demons.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of scream
Verb
  • Hollywell nods in agreement, and shouts out all the graffiti artists and other creatives who are still nearby.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While one fan shouts criticism at an official’s call at Mira Costa High, Grandma and Grandpa Reis calmly and confidently root for their grandsons, Christian, a running back, and Weston, a linebacker.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of shout
Noun
  • The second slide was a video (without sound) of the couple’s first kiss, which King prefaced with what looked like a howl of joy, followed by a series of passionate kisses and an arms-in-the-air yelp from the groom.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
  • With every whimper, sigh, howl, bark and head tilt, these dogs create an empathetic portrayal of a highly intelligent creature that has been through battle and has the scars (and nightmares) to prove it.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of howl
Verb
  • On the lawn, a mechanical bull bounced shrieking children into the air.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The addition of the electric guitar, drums and Jack White’s shrieking vocals transformed it into a rock song, while also keeping its signature folksiness.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shriek
Verb
  • Among them were a parent at her daughter’s school who recognized her on account of her voice alone and a dad on an airplane whose baby had been crying non-stop for over an hour.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Another girl cried non-stop—possibly from fear and nervousness rather than sorrow.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of cry
Verb
  • Try not to squeal like a 5-year-old when the foot-tall sparkler speared into the sundae is lit.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Her patient, Maya, who is afraid of doctors and hospitals, squealed with excitement.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of squeal
Verb
  • Families climbed to their rooftops and hollered for rescuers.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps even more notable was his volume at prospect camp practice on Friday, hooting and hollering and firing up his teammates.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yell. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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