as in roar
a violent shouting
I went to the window to see what the sudden outcry from the street below was about
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Recent Examples of outcry
The push comes amid intense outcry from homeowners after a dramatic increase in property assessments in 2023.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
The memo is dated April 12, and was issued to regional directors the day after NPR's latest reporting on this issue, which followed other reports and outcry from lawmakers.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
The move prompted outcry from Ryan and other lawmakers, who accused the Trump administration of harming needy families.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Feinberg’s commitment to the cause began in 2020, the year George Floyd’s murder sparked a national outcry.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
The memo is dated April 12, and was issued to regional directors the day after NPR's latest reporting on this issue, which followed other reports and outcry from lawmakers.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
The move prompted outcry from Ryan and other lawmakers, who accused the Trump administration of harming needy families.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Feinberg’s commitment to the cause began in 2020, the year George Floyd’s murder sparked a national outcry.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcry
Noun
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It's said that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, but this year, the fierce roar of Mother Nature lasted the entire month.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The roar of the crowd Baxter Springs, Kansas, native Eric Trease said there’s nothing like a UFC crowd.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Living up to his potential is critical in a season in which the offense is as good as any in the game and the team has a chance to make noise throughout the summer and into the fall.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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That will be a big upgrade just in terms of efficiency, manufacturing, and noise.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcry. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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