bell

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Verb
  • Meghan talked about struggling with toxic press coverage while Harry described how his older brother, Prince William, shouted at him.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The new inmates were then forced to kneel while prison guards shaved their hair and shouted commands.
    Michael Rios, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • At the end of the night, Huerter was the one howling into the rafters in a moment of triumph after plunging two big daggers into the heart of his former team.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
  • As the wind howled like a revving jet engine, local people retreated to their homes to play board games.
    Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Another video showed a woman wailing in agony over one of the victims.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, outie Gemma wails outside the door, begging Mark to return to her.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Outside the Latvian Cultural Center, Fisk yells at Sheila - who hasn't revealed Daniel's part in the leak - about the news, demanding an all-hands meeting to find out who leaked the story.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Characters yell confessions and spew insults from across rooms and tables.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Although anyone can injure a baby in a moment of frustration, most prevention research has focused specifically on helping parents understand why infants cry or become fussy.
    Lori Frasier, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Catch up on last week: Carrie Underwood cries, Backstreet Boy duets with son in 'Idol' premiereNeed a break?
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Over the next couple hours, the cranes slowly pealed off from the roosting flock and headed out to feed.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2024
  • 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
Verb
  • The studio audience oohed, whooped and laughed, and the show went on.
    Alex Travelli, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Myles Lewis-Skelly, the local hero, all boyhood Arsenal spirit wrapped into a mature and composed performance, whooped buoyantly at the crowd when he was barged towards the nearest exit.
    Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Other vehicles honked while driving by, or whooped and hollered to show support.
    Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
  • On Monday night, Fox comedian Greg Gutfeld’s very first quip was about Reid, and his studio audience cheered and hollered with approval.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Bell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bell. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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