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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it
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as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room
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Recent Examples of holler
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
While Matson’s parents moved him and his brother from the hollers of West Virginia to Cincinnati at age five — his grandfather, George, was raised in destitute poverty.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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
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Noun
As search and rescue teams continue to examine stream beds and debris piles in hollers throughout North Carolina's western mountains, the toll of lives lost in Hurricane Helene's horrific flooding mounts daily.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
While Matson’s parents moved him and his brother from the hollers of West Virginia to Cincinnati at age five — his grandfather, George, was raised in destitute poverty.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holler
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Giving a very early shout out to some of the biggest stars working today is the BIFAs breakthrough performance award (formerly the most promising newcomer award).Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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In extreme cases, however, pressing that button elicits a shout of fear and anguish from Alba, like in one moment when the two are separated and Alba must race through a maze to reach Neva — only for the dog to be happily waiting for her as if nothing had happened.Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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The ground crew starts the engines externally, filling the air with an urgent whine.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Reports of this plan were toasted by professional cynics with a similar whine.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
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Girding for battle at USC Pay is at the center of union organizing at USC, where non-tenure track professors complain of semester-to-semester contracts with little job security, minimal or nonexistent raises and moves by the university to cut benefits.Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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If corporate leaders complain about these directives’ effects on their bottom lines, Trump’s team could force CISA to scale back its use of this authority.Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Beth angrily yells at the horse trainer to come meet the wealthy buyers who are waiting for him.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Beth yells at him to get to the arena to meet wealthy buyers waiting for him.Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate effect is paradoxical: the more that Valéry eliminates the ghost of pain and passion from the logical machinery of his work, the starker and more affecting the moans and cries of the ghost become.Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Against Notre Dame, the collective moan in the Coliseum with yet another last-minute loss because of Riley’s poor play calling was the breaking point for this lifelong Trojan.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of fans from all over the world tuned in to these unofficial livestreams every night of the tour, commenting, screaming, and searching for Swift Easter eggs together — and thus creating a sense of community and joy rivaled only by the vibes of an actual concert.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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After the tour, Litton is believed to have walked towards the bathroom, which is when staff reportedly began to hear gunshots and screaming, the sheriff said.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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So grab a tissue and prepare to cry one last time as Entertainment Weekly pays tribute to the 21 TV show cancellations that hurt the most this year.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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This week Bad Bunny cries in the club, Rosé introduces listeners to her toxic ex, and Sky Ferreira returns with bold promises.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Elder economists muttered darkly of ancient times when the CPI rose by double digits, yet many a year had passed with no inflation sightings.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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When Valdivia declined to give him any money, the man allegedly muttered expletives before turning away.Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Holler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holler. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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