as in to yell
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock
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as in howl
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold
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Recent Examples of shout
Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
His amazing feat was not only commented on by the sports world, but figures who have achieved greatness all shouted out the Russian star.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The team of masons, covered in dust and sweat, had been working in the ruins of the Altadena house for hours when a shout echoed across the wreckage.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The voices of others in the convoy can also be heard, as well as those of people shouting commands in Hebrew.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
His amazing feat was not only commented on by the sports world, but figures who have achieved greatness all shouted out the Russian star.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
On the morning of my visit, the sunken forecourt of the Basilica of Santa Pudenziana, at the edge of Rome’s trendy Monti neighborhood, was crisscrossed with nets and echoing with shouts.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The team of masons, covered in dust and sweat, had been working in the ruins of the Altadena house for hours when a shout echoed across the wreckage.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shout
Verb
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During one of their exchanges, approximately two hours into walking, Haas abruptly got up from her desk and yelled in the student’s face, using swear words, the affidavit said.—
Kate Linderman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere, constituents have yelled at Democratic members at town halls, pleading with them to be more forceful in speaking out against Trump.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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People on TikTok openly share negative experiences, cry on camera, discuss red carpet looks from their beds, or talk about books while rolling their eyes, furrowing their brows, and raising their voices.—
Leila Herrmann,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some people may have been scratching their heads when kids started screaming and crying after seeing a pig wearing a crown; With zombie pig men and skeleton archers riding spiders, why would this specific creature elicit such a guttural reaction?—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As for you: keep an ear out for genuine screams and excessive silence.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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The truth is, sure—the odd primal scream or rage run probably isn’t gonna hurt ya.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The two parties have been hollering at third-party candidates ever since Ross Perot and Ralph Nader.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Members have hissed and hollered at Presidents of the opposing party in recent years with casual regularity.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Expect to hear the unmistakable wail of a vintage F1 car echoing across the speedway, the guttural roar of classic V8s ripping through gears, and the shriek of modern hypercars proving their worth on the track.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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While studying a rare species whose mating call appears to be the frightening shrieks the team has been hearing in the woods, the pair hired Kodiak (McHale) as their guide.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Frontman Bryan Garris let out a mighty pig squeal as guest vocalist Poppy thrashed and screamed across the stage, dressed like an even more macabre girl from The Ring.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
12 Feb. 2025
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Listen for a squeal and know that your prank was a success! 20.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Shout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shout. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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