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as in to giggle
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in to smile
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
you're going to try out for the football team? Don't make me laugh!
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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the child's frown turned into a laugh when he saw the clown
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the film comedy had a good laugh in just about every scene
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Recent Examples of laugh
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
While Timothy's family didn't think twice about his odd behavior — Victoria laughed and rolled her eyes, Saxon laughed, Lochlan cringed, and Piper hid her face in embarrassment — Isaacs spent a long time thinking about what has led his character to this rock bottom moment.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Christian Dashiell, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
There are huge boos when Jost mentions Donald Trump Jr. is considering a 2028 presidential run, while Michael Che gets a huge laugh on Honey Smacks.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Most of the audience laughs immediately, but a few gasp before succumbing to their chuckles.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
While Timothy's family didn't think twice about his odd behavior — Victoria laughed and rolled her eyes, Saxon laughed, Lochlan cringed, and Piper hid her face in embarrassment — Isaacs spent a long time thinking about what has led his character to this rock bottom moment.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
But there are also opportunities to go with the chaotic flow and enjoy a few laughs.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
There are huge boos when Jost mentions Donald Trump Jr. is considering a 2028 presidential run, while Michael Che gets a huge laugh on Honey Smacks.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh
Verb
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Enter rizz god Timothée Chalamet, who has Kylie giggling backstage at Jean Paul Gaultier for Haider Ackermann’s one-season guest spot at the haute couture label.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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The gentle melody of drunk giggling up the stairs late at night filled me with self-hatred and despair.—
Heather Havrilesky,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Along the way, people honked, smiled, and stopped to chat.—
Elizabeth Endicott,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Apparently very relaxed and smiling , the couple appeared from the presidential box at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, as the prince is the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while the princess is the patron of the English Rugby Union.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our driver, Stu, was a hoot and snuck in a couple of impromptu stops at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street, and the historic Dunedin Railway Station, an architectural landmark considered to be the most photographed building in New Zealand.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The prolonged hoots and hollers that followed, so soon after the concert’s start, said it all: there were two stars in the house.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Conan O'Brien Named Host Of The 2025 Oscars By Megan Cartwright Deputy Entertainment Editor Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Conan O'Brien revealed on his podcast that part of his Oscars promo joke was cut by the Academy.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The response to Glaser’s hosting gig on social media appeared to be overwhelmingly positive, after a show that included jokes about Diddy, Selena Gomez, Wicked and an Adam Sandler/Timothee Chalamet bit that had a callback earlier this month at the Oscars.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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No one would’ve chuckled if a glance at Waze or a little assistance from Google Maps was a necessity Saturday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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Dixon relentlessly focuses on rebounding, and Baugh chuckled when asked how the coach helped that part of his game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This gleeful and sneering reaction the United States’ stock market plummeting isn’t something everyone on social media is participating in, instead being a subsection.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Then there are the locals, who view the contest through a different gaze, including Jimbo, who initially sneers at the circus of it all but sees python-catching as a way to reconnect with his daughter, Shannon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Joking was her version of uncontrollable tears, but Dr. Fenton neither laughed nor pressed to see what was behind Lilian’s inane laughter.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The inventive plot twists and frequent ad-libs led to filming often being interrupted by laughter.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the evening presses forward, a shrill scream goes thundering across the third floor, and the camera pans to showcase A.B. lying dead in the game room.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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More than once, Mariana emits an exasperated scream that goes on and on and on, almost like an operatic aria.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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