bell

verb

Definition of bellnext
as in to shout

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bell
  1. shout
  2. howl
  3. wail
  4. yell
  5. cry
  6. peal
  7. whoop
  8. holler
Verb
  • Encounters with the opposing party erupted in shouting and worse.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The echoes of the audience shouting the lyrics ricocheted off the packed arena's walls.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of shout
Verb
  • The clip opens on a dark and spooky night, complete with a full moon, howling wolves and a steady rain falling on a haunted mansion.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
  • People's hearts broke hearing the dog howling for his owners.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of howl
Verb
  • With every command the singer crooned into the mic, his guitar wailed right back.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Sirens wailed in Israel warning of incoming fire from Lebanon; the military said dozens of projectiles were launched.
    Adam Schreck and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of wail
Verb
  • Josh diplomatically cheers for both sides, and Michele yells at him for supporting someone who is working against her.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Boundaries may include topics of conversation that are not to be discussed — like someone’s political views or parenting choices — or behavioral expectations, like asking a family member not to drink or yell in your presence.
    Fortesa Latifi, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of yell
Verb
  • This is a real bummer for Schmitt’s BFF, Helm, who cries even as Schmitt promises to FaceTime during their favorite trash-TV shows.
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The vinyl decals, featuring salmon crying to get beyond the first of the dams, were wrinkled, the banner itself battle-scarred in places.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cry
Verb
  • What other unique design features are a part of the new St. Charles? Another feature of the church people can enjoy, Cattani said, are four large bells in the church's bell tower that peal throughout the day as well as for weddings and funerals.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Minutes later, more explosions peal through the air, as the Israeli military responds to the source of the fire.
    Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2023
Definition of peal
Verb
  • If someone is diagnosed with whooping cough by a doctor, the letters recommend notifying the district nurse.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2024
  • This diagnosis follows the report of a recent outbreak of whooping cough at the University of Cincinnati.
    Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of whoop
Verb
  • Cheers erupt at the news, and alone in an interrogation room, Curtis hollers to ask what’s going on.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But shortly thereafter, Jasmine, his wife, hollered at me and said DOOM wanted everything to move forward according to plan.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of holler
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