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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as in giggling
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in sneering
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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Recent Examples of laughing
John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
But the sight of the band watching themselves on television later that night and laughing at their own jokes is just as charming as the banter.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
In one stark example, a Facebook post by UnitedHealth Group expressing sadness about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death received 62,000 reactions – 57,000 of them laughing emojis.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The crowd around the three started laughing.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Then several students in the class started laughing.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The video showed the officers milling about, talking and laughing as Nichols struggled with his injuries.
—Adrian Sainz and Jonathan Mattise, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
He was then filmed laughing along with those dining with him.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Doctors, however, are not laughing.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Luckily his audience spent much of the time laughing along with him.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
But the sight of the band watching themselves on television later that night and laughing at their own jokes is just as charming as the banter.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
In one stark example, a Facebook post by UnitedHealth Group expressing sadness about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death received 62,000 reactions – 57,000 of them laughing emojis.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The crowd around the three started laughing.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Then several students in the class started laughing.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The video showed the officers milling about, talking and laughing as Nichols struggled with his injuries.
—Adrian Sainz and Jonathan Mattise, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
He was then filmed laughing along with those dining with him.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Doctors, however, are not laughing.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughing
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Whether you’re drawn to a whimsical Fair Isle pattern or want something a bit more merry and bright, there’s a Walmart ugly Christmas sweater out there for you.Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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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
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Something about the juxtaposition of hushed contemplation and giggling baby makes people unreasonably happy.Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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Bundle up and get ready to enjoy a jolly season this December, this month is packed with holiday celebrations.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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He’s even currently being beaten by another one of his own jolly tracks.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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At one seasonal gathering at a leaky Belgian castle several years ago, about 60 showed up for a festive lunch and most were there until past midnight.Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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As the festive season rolls in, feel free to be generous with your corporate giving.John Hall, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Laughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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