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as in wail
a crying out in grief
we had to endure the puppy's mournful howls on her first night in our house
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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
heard howls of laughter from the children watching the clown's silly antics
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as in roar
a violent shouting
the crowd let out a howl of protest over the referee's call
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as in to scream
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the boy howled in pain when his baby sister bit him
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Recent Examples of howl
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 Feb. 2025
Give the Gallowgate End an excuse to howl and roar, 20 years ago or now, and the noise will blow the roof off.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Fierce winds were howling there the night of Oct. 8, 2017, when an electrical system sparked a fire north of Calistoga, a town about 16 miles from Santa Rosa that is known for its hot springs and its bold red wine.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
High winds buffeted the Atlantic Coast on Monday from Florida to Maine but the gusts into the 60s may have seemed like a gentle breeze compared to the howling winds at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Some Republicans made direct analogies between the first president and the sixteenth—to the howling disdain of many detractors.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 Feb. 2025
Give the Gallowgate End an excuse to howl and roar, 20 years ago or now, and the noise will blow the roof off.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Was That a 900 or 1080 on the Halfpipe? X Games Can Now Ask A.I.
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Fierce winds were howling there the night of Oct. 8, 2017, when an electrical system sparked a fire north of Calistoga, a town about 16 miles from Santa Rosa that is known for its hot springs and its bold red wine.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
High winds buffeted the Atlantic Coast on Monday from Florida to Maine but the gusts into the 60s may have seemed like a gentle breeze compared to the howling winds at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for howl
Noun
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Those harsh, swelling wails of warning become the film’s punctuating sonic motif — in stark contrast to the buoyant, babbling vocal interjections of Alexey Shmurak’s unexpected a cappella score, a literal chorus of humanity amid the chaos.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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Peart also became the band’s primary lyricist, and Lee delivering Peart’s dense and philosophical lyrics with a high, piercing wail became a defining characteristic of Rush’s sound.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 Feb. 2025
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The team of masons, covered in dust and sweat, had been working in the ruins of the Altadena house for hours when a shout echoed across the wreckage.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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In her speech, Gadot gave a sweet shout out to her daughters and husband Jaron Varsano.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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At a few points during his broadcast, the audio could barely be heard due to the bass and the roar of the crowd.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, the three-time MVP belted a two-run home run to right field in the third inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 4-0 lead, setting off a roar from the roughly 42,000 fans in attendance.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The guests shriek at the sight of the half-naked captain and even more at Wihan’s lap-dance performance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
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The latest New York news Image A war inside a Manhattan co-op: Noise complaints over shrieking parrots at an apartment building in Gramercy Park led to a $750,000 legal settlement and shattered a friendship.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Every frequent flier has been there: the seat that doesn’t tilt back, the screaming kids, the sprint between terminals for the connecting flight, and relief at baggage claim that your luggage actually made it.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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And of course, 102 acres on the Pacific Ocean just screams location, location, ad infinitum.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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For weeks now, Haiti’s volatile capital has been caught between cries and gunfire, armed gangs and mass exodus, and anxiety and silence.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the theatre, though, peals of laughter drowned out Melton’s cries and the scene’s devastatingly anticlimactic end.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Marked down to a $100, these are an incredible bargain considering the sound quality, active noise cancellation, and overall comfy fit.—
Cierra Cowan,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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In a world of noise, the founders who lead with authenticity and consistency are the ones who truly stand out—and win.—
Danylo Borodchuk,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Characters yell confessions and spew insults from across rooms and tables.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Howl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/howl. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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