as in screaming
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
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as in shouting
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 yelling
Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025
Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Luck was on our side that day, no one was out yelling at us for being such crappy golfers.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
There’s an intriguing tension in the act of asking that question to a room full of people yelling the same words right back.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2026
Kenady and his teammates sprinted to the dugout yelling in delight.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The arrest gained newfound attention after TMZ released a video of the altercation in March, showing Paul yelling, placing Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Six harassment complaints were filed with the NYPD against Valentine for yelling at neighbors in the building, police sources said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board meeting Monday was broken up by a protester yelling about Sharia law.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The episode ended with Fern yelling to her Nazi boyfriend Wayne that Rue had broken into the safe in Laurie's basement.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Adjective
Think Pictionary, but with way more yelling and questionable drawings.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
People throwing cigarette butts against the house, yelling obscenities, playing derogatory music.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Luck was on our side that day, no one was out yelling at us for being such crappy golfers.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
There’s an intriguing tension in the act of asking that question to a room full of people yelling the same words right back.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2026
Kenady and his teammates sprinted to the dugout yelling in delight.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The arrest gained newfound attention after TMZ released a video of the altercation in March, showing Paul yelling, placing Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Six harassment complaints were filed with the NYPD against Valentine for yelling at neighbors in the building, police sources said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board meeting Monday was broken up by a protester yelling about Sharia law.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The episode ended with Fern yelling to her Nazi boyfriend Wayne that Rue had broken into the safe in Laurie's basement.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yelling
Adjective
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There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2021
Verb
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What is a better visual metaphor for being a woman in America than the sight of Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) tearing through the streets of Widow’s Bay, shrieking for help and finding none, while an out-of-shape freak stalks her and somehow manages to catch up to her?—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Lyra spent hours running and spinning through the surf, shrieking with joy when the waves caught her.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Some people trapped inside were seen hanging from windows and shouting for help as flames and smoke swept through parts of the building.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Either that, or the Daily Mail editors had a howling good time with publication dates.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the elk- and deer-rich areas of northern Yellowstone National Park, ravens are often among the first scavengers to arrive on the scene, swooping down to feast on scraps left behind by the howling canines.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Fans are probably lining up for scones in hopes of spotting Ashley crying behind the counter.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Both Jesse and Ashley were emotionally distraught and crying throughout the video.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Pink is no comedian and many of the show’s bits fell flat, but the star’s fandom seemed genuine and her vocal prowess the envy of many a Tony nominee.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The 79th Annual Tony Awards were a fitting coda to the 2025–26 Broadway season, offering all the requisite nostalgia, vocal prowess, ensemble energy, and a generous amount of pelvic thrusting.—
Lea Donenberg,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
Verb
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By the end of Alba’s rendition, the entire team was hollering and cheering and urging Messi to go next.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Down the way, a bunch of young fellas were hooting and hollering.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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“Yelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yelling. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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