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as in shrieks
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
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as in shouts
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 howls
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
the crowd gave a yell of approval
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Recent Examples of yells
Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
In the recording, someone in the background yells that his eyes have rolled back.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Everybody yells at me all the time.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
But leadership isn’t about who yells the loudest.
—Brilyn Hollyhand, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Tyler Bilodeau, Eric Dailey and Skyy Clark are the three returning starters for Mick Cronin, a decidedly old-school coach who still yells at high volume and suits up for tipoffs.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Ivery yells as several agents restrain him.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Matt yells, encouraging her to turn and run.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Glitter Gel Pen Taylor spins like a girl in a brand new dress, while Fountain Pen Taylor yells at caterers.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Maybe that overhyped players-only meeting last week was full of yells and screams.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
And those yells are led by Yell Leaders—not cheerleaders.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
When the yells stopped, Shane pulled over by a deserted area overrun with weeds.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
In a video from the incident, Kerr is seen screaming at Green, 35, who in turn yells back in seeming frustration.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
In the recording, someone in the background yells that his eyes have rolled back.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Everybody yells at me all the time.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
But leadership isn’t about who yells the loudest.
—Brilyn Hollyhand, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Tyler Bilodeau, Eric Dailey and Skyy Clark are the three returning starters for Mick Cronin, a decidedly old-school coach who still yells at high volume and suits up for tipoffs.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Ivery yells as several agents restrain him.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Matt yells, encouraging her to turn and run.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Glitter Gel Pen Taylor spins like a girl in a brand new dress, while Fountain Pen Taylor yells at caterers.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
There were a couple loud yells, but then the train didn’t really stop immediately.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Maybe that overhyped players-only meeting last week was full of yells and screams.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
And those yells are led by Yell Leaders—not cheerleaders.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
When the yells stopped, Shane pulled over by a deserted area overrun with weeds.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yells
Verb
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Eilish shouts from the open window.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The year's first full moon is best known as the wolf moon since the howls of wolves were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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United Methodist leadership with the bishop’s office preached to students, who welcomed the leaders with excited howls.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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George Oliver Floating Fluted Nightstands There’s something about a pair of floating nightstands that just screams luxury, and this set is no exception.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Kings are still in the playoff picture and the Pacific Division race, even with a season that screams mediocrity.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Additional crew members then rush in as a baby cries in the background, and alarms on medical equipment begin to sound.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Watching, Heining cries every darn time.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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At bars across the United States, live watch parties were packed, squeals resounding.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With the entire team waiting on a nearby bus, a member of the team’s security staff hollers for Antetokounmpo to rejoin his team en route to the hotel.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Yells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yells. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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