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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor the satisfying comedy put us in a laughing mood for the rest of the evening

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laughing

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noun

laughing

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verb

present participle of laugh

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Recent Examples of laughing
Verb
There was no shouting or laughing. David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025 In a somewhat dystopian but highly sentimental video shown at the presentation, a woman drives along a desolate road in search of a sunrise, describing her favorite colors and laughing along with the Saloon concept. Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025 Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt sits in front of his locker, smiling and laughing through the final grind of a demanding season. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025 So people will stop laughing at him now, right? Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 Danielle Fishel is still laughing about her moment on the WWE Jumbotron. Luke Chinman, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 The moment a golden retriever expressed fear in the face of a Christmas decoration has left social media users laughing and sympathizing in equal measure. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 After the audience, Jost and Che all stopped laughing, Jost read the final lines. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024 Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughing
Adjective
  • Bringing his Rolling Thunder Revue tour to small stages across the nation, Dylan and his band of merry pranksters (Allen Ginsberg, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez) played music… and so much more.
    Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Though drinking spikes during the holidays − 47% of men and 40% of women admitted to binge drinking during the merry season, according to American Addiction Centers − more adults are actually interested in sobering up.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Brit is giggling in the private bar of a Soho hotel in central London festively decorated with bright red baubles and mistletoe ahead of the holidays.
    Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Fulton’s grooves are squirrelly as ever, a haywire riot of laser zaps and giggling güiros, ’60s funk and samba schools, bumblebee Moogs and tumbling congas.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.
    Holly Garcia, Parents, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The cobalt blue, ruby red, and emerald green are gorgeous for a festive Christmas tablescape, while pink, green, and purple are perfect for a spring occasion or Easter.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
  • This year, over 300 restaurants will offer the brand’s signature one-day-only Valentine's Day dinner featuring a hostess stand, reserved seating, tableside service, festive decor, and more (think: romantic playlists).
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Laughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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