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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
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Police said officers were dispatched after a caller reported hearing a woman screaming inside an apartment.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Robert De Niro said later in a speech, encouraging the screaming crowd to repeat it back.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Droves of Morgan Park (22nd) District police responded to the block, where dozens of young people were dancing, laughing, screaming and running back and forth.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
A lot of yelling and screaming.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The woman was screaming with joy at the Knicks’ title-clinching victory in Game 5 of the championship series against the San Antonio Spurs.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 June 2026
Pedestrians around the construction site are screaming.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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
The cells are basically screaming ‘Hey, our DNA is getting cooked here,’ and that stimulates the pigment cell.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Police said officers were dispatched after a caller reported hearing a woman screaming inside an apartment.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Robert De Niro said later in a speech, encouraging the screaming crowd to repeat it back.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Droves of Morgan Park (22nd) District police responded to the block, where dozens of young people were dancing, laughing, screaming and running back and forth.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
A lot of yelling and screaming.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The woman was screaming with joy at the Knicks’ title-clinching victory in Game 5 of the championship series against the San Antonio Spurs.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 June 2026
Pedestrians around the construction site are screaming.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
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Transposing the book onto a contemporary setting, Jude’s take centers on an impoverished Romanian migrant, Gianina, played by a sensational Ana Dumitrașcu, who finds work as a housekeeper and au pair for a smugly bourgeois-bohemian couple living in Bordeaux.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Real Madrid has signed José Mourinho to a three-year deal as its new manager until June 30, 2029, the club announced on Thursday, marking a sensational return for the two-time Champions League winner to the Spanish capital.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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To work with Ed Asner, at that point, how funny would that have been?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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There are frequent funny asides and philosophical musings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Suddenly, Tata is on her feet shrieking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Dec. 2025
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The rodent — surreally rendered as a twitchy puppet — quickly reveals itself as something of an inexplicable demonic force, and its unceasing shrieking and gnawing prompts immediate buyers' remorse in both mother and daughter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Dec. 2025
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The photo of Kyle and Amanda leaving the reunion and laughing went viral, which also set off some conspiracies among the very normal fandom of these shows.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Earlier in the series, Wembanyama drew criticism for a dangerously hard foul on Brunson and was later caught on camera laughing in Mitchell Robinson's direction during a heated moment.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The amplifying of complaining subcontractors, always easy to find.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The seas are awash, in other words, in juicy oil targets.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The Oreo challenge is one of the episode’s comedic high points.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The production is a deeply personal look at her life and career, inspired by her beloved grandmother, Freddie Mae Glover, and her lifelong dream of becoming a comedic performer like her idol, Carol Burnett.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Children can be heard squealing again in the schoolyard.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2026
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The first twenty minutes involve longtime Holzinger mentor-cum–ensemble member Renée Copraij spanking the gleefully squealing Annina Machaz.—
Caroline Lillian Schopp,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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