ululates

present tense third-person singular of ululate
as in howls
to make a long loud mournful sound Arab women ululating with grief

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  • Well, a University of Texas at Arlington researcher is aiming to turn barks, howls and whimpers of man’s best friend into intelligible speech — a kind of Rosetta Stone of woof.
    Miriam Fauzia, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The ugly episode drew howls from those lawmakers in both parties who are calling to tone down the hostilities and focus on legislating, not seeking attention on social media.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • The wide-leg pants have just the right amount of stretch and come in a trendy brown shade that screams autumnal fashion.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • From the inside out, this bag screams quality.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Ululates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ululates. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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