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as in screamed
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
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as in shouted
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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Recent Examples of yelled
Despite the apparent pain, Brunson got up, yelled at the refs and continued playing.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Officer Harper got into the back seat before the car took off and yelled at Huffman to stop, police said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The caller honked her horn, and the Tesla driver reached into her vehicle and yelled at her.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The lawsuit further alleges that children were physically restrained and locked in bathrooms on different occasions, and were relentlessly yelled at.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said the victim was constantly yelled at, berated and not allowed to go outside unattended.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Last night, someone yelled out about the Spanish Armada, which was this Jeopardy moment that’s about me, not the character.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Investigators say Poole yelled at Turner for driving too fast through the neighborhood, to which Turner allegedly violently responded, punching Poole and knocking him to the ground.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Samuelson yelled to her to call security.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Officer Harper got into the back seat before the car took off and yelled at Huffman to stop, police said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The caller honked her horn, and the Tesla driver reached into her vehicle and yelled at her.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The lawsuit further alleges that children were physically restrained and locked in bathrooms on different occasions, and were relentlessly yelled at.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said the victim was constantly yelled at, berated and not allowed to go outside unattended.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Last night, someone yelled out about the Spanish Armada, which was this Jeopardy moment that’s about me, not the character.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Investigators say Poole yelled at Turner for driving too fast through the neighborhood, to which Turner allegedly violently responded, punching Poole and knocking him to the ground.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Samuelson yelled to her to call security.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yelled
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Angered by the demonstration, Keenan first screamed at the protesters and then spit in the face of one.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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There were so many cool sculptures and pieces of architecture that screamed to be turned into a puzzle.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The Four Seasons actress shouted out her husband, Jeff Richmond, ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary with her signature wit.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Several petites shouted out these wide-leg pants as friendly for smaller frames.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 June 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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Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance, and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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After one downfield completion from Drake Maye at the second practice of the spring, New England Patriots offensive lineman Morgan Moses hollered in the direction of rookie Caleb Lomu.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Another friend of mine hollered that to me at the Parkway Gardens, and that’s how Mickey came in.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 May 2026
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“Yelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yelled. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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