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as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
screaming headlines about the latest showbiz scandal
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
a screaming picture of everyone making silly faces
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing
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as in complaining
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm
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Recent Examples of screaming
Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
His new visions are shattered by an explosion of light and color as, beneath his fist, the green light blazes, the kyber crystal of the Jedi screaming in corruption and cowardice, in fear and loathing—the lies of the Jedi revealed at last.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
In a video shared to her Instagram Stories, Simone and her sister, Adria, were seen jumping up and down and screaming after Bears kicker Jake Moody nailed a field goal as time expired.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Her affinity for screaming makes sense.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
In a video Fadaka-Soetan posted to TikTok, audience members can be heard screaming in terror.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Looked like was screaming at OL coach Zach Strief.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
At concerts, screaming fans began to demand that D’Angelo strip, some even throwing money on stage.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Obviously, there is a bird on the hood, the screaming chicken.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Video captured officers screaming at him to drop the knife, followed by several gunshots from police.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
His new visions are shattered by an explosion of light and color as, beneath his fist, the green light blazes, the kyber crystal of the Jedi screaming in corruption and cowardice, in fear and loathing—the lies of the Jedi revealed at last.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
In a video shared to her Instagram Stories, Simone and her sister, Adria, were seen jumping up and down and screaming after Bears kicker Jake Moody nailed a field goal as time expired.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Her affinity for screaming makes sense.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
In a video Fadaka-Soetan posted to TikTok, audience members can be heard screaming in terror.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Looked like was screaming at OL coach Zach Strief.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
At concerts, screaming fans began to demand that D’Angelo strip, some even throwing money on stage.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Obviously, there is a bird on the hood, the screaming chicken.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
Adjective
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The Dodgers' pitching staff, especially their starting pitching, has been sensational, allowing just 28 runs in 10 postseason games.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Following a sensational 2-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday night, Morocco became the second African team to lift the Under-20 World Cup after Ghana in 2009.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kristen Bell and her husband Dax Shepard are known to be funny, but one joke has kept them in the public eye all week.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film is also possibly Reichardt’s funniest thus far.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Screaming and shrieking, the drama between the bridesmaids is thick.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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As Linda literally fights with the rodent in the car (with her shrieking daughter in the backseat), it gets flung out the window and becomes roadkill.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Makai was then breathing normally and laughing, but proceeded to throw up again, Rodriguez said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Instagram post showed the group laughing and posing while shooting on a marsh outside Charleston.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dani has fallen asleep, though only after complaining vociferously about the light.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lyons said store owners had been complaining about the retail for some time.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This buttery balm started with a single Vanilla flavor and has since expanded to 10 shades and scents, including cozy Brown Sugar, juicy Cherry, and shimmery Birthday Cake.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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John was best known for playing comedic roles, like his iconic starring role as Jack Ripper in Three’s Company.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Paired with a comedic audio, the clip has been liked by over 188,000 TikTok users, prompting an outpouring of amused comments on the platform.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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One of the first major highlights showed the moment Mei Xiang birthed a squealing Xiao Qi Ji and cradled her newborn cub.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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