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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
But she was saved by three bystanders who yelled out, scaring him off and chasing him through the park, sources said.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Chalamet yelled while courtside.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The clerk also alleged Ross failed to properly supervise her clerks and on one occasion, yelled and cursed at staff.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 June 2026
It also was alleged that the judge didn’t properly supervise clerks and on one occasion yelled and cursed at staff.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Abuse allegations Moments after Zverev’s previous Grand Slam final in Australia in 2025, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical abuse.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Moments after Zverev’s previous Grand Slam final in Australia in 2025, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical abuse.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Hager yelled as the show's producers could be heard clapping and groaning in the background.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Despite the apparent pain, Brunson got up, yelled at the refs and continued playing.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Chalamet yelled while courtside.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The clerk also alleged Ross failed to properly supervise her clerks and on one occasion, yelled and cursed at staff.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 June 2026
It also was alleged that the judge didn’t properly supervise clerks and on one occasion yelled and cursed at staff.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Abuse allegations Moments after Zverev’s previous Grand Slam final in Australia in 2025, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical abuse.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Moments after Zverev’s previous Grand Slam final in Australia in 2025, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical abuse.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Hager yelled as the show's producers could be heard clapping and groaning in the background.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Despite the apparent pain, Brunson got up, yelled at the refs and continued playing.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yelled
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One fan sitting just behind Williams’ family literally screamed with excitement, pumping her fist in the air and turning to hype up the crowd.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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His poetic minimalism produced an atmosphere that screamed quietly.—
Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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Some in the crowd shouted at each other as deputies surrounded them to calm the tension.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Organizers of Athens PrideFest are condemning a group of individuals who displayed Nazi symbols and shouted hateful rhetoric during the city's annual Pride celebration Saturday.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 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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Freeman visibly cried as the victim’s father, along with the slain youth’s longtime girlfriend and younger brother, gave statements, too, the mother said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Savannah Guthrie cried while discussing her return to Today on Jenna & Sheinelle.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 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 beating the throw to first base, Bowen clapped his hands together and hollered a few times.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 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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“Yelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yelled. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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