1
as in giggles
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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2
as in smiles
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 chuckles
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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2
as in hoots
someone or something that is very funny
that new sitcom is a laugh
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3
as in jokes
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 laughs
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Wan laughs when recalling the day.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The killer laughs and offers a stream-of-consciousness monologue.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Hiro, who is set to receive the TIFF Variety Artisan Award, laughs.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers laughs with Max Muncy #13 after a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on August 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Every so often, there's a disconnect, of course, but instead of letting those bumps unravel their meaningful connection, Lexi laughs.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The original action comedy got its kicks (sorry) and laughs from his family members slowly discovering that their unassuming patriarch is actually a secret bad ass.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Glenna laughs at her silly lady’s request.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
However, if you're pressed for time, check out the shorts Mike's New Car (2001) and Party Central (2014) for some quick laughs.
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
While the homage is heartfelt, and certainly packs its share of genuine laughs, the end result can’t escape feeling like a hodgepodge, incapable of cohesively blending the satirical elements with the earnest messaging foremost on its mind.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Esmeralda seems clearly intended as an instant fan favorite, a go-to source of big, broad laughs who somehow deepens with every new quirk.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Martin, who was holding her real-life dog onstage before the pooch ran off to laughs from the crowd, praised Sweeney’s metamorphosis.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
This mordant delight — about two young men who befriend one another in a support group for people who’ve lost a twin — whipped the Eccles theater into a frenzy with its cuttingly dark laughs and unexpected plot twists.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Journalists, as a result, will have no trouble recognizing themselves in The Paper, which captures the quirks, jargon, and inside jokes of newsroom life while still delivering plenty of laughs amid the chaos.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Everyone laughs about Laura’s over-protectiveness; her suffocating affection is a joke.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Wan laughs when recalling the day.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The killer laughs and offers a stream-of-consciousness monologue.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Hiro, who is set to receive the TIFF Variety Artisan Award, laughs.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers laughs with Max Muncy #13 after a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on August 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Every so often, there's a disconnect, of course, but instead of letting those bumps unravel their meaningful connection, Lexi laughs.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The original action comedy got its kicks (sorry) and laughs from his family members slowly discovering that their unassuming patriarch is actually a secret bad ass.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Glenna laughs at her silly lady’s request.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
While the pants were a loss, the post provided plenty of laughs for the internet, and some great advice for the next time a day at the zoo goes wrong.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
However, if you're pressed for time, check out the shorts Mike's New Car (2001) and Party Central (2014) for some quick laughs.
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
While the homage is heartfelt, and certainly packs its share of genuine laughs, the end result can’t escape feeling like a hodgepodge, incapable of cohesively blending the satirical elements with the earnest messaging foremost on its mind.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Esmeralda seems clearly intended as an instant fan favorite, a go-to source of big, broad laughs who somehow deepens with every new quirk.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Martin, who was holding her real-life dog onstage before the pooch ran off to laughs from the crowd, praised Sweeney’s metamorphosis.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
This mordant delight — about two young men who befriend one another in a support group for people who’ve lost a twin — whipped the Eccles theater into a frenzy with its cuttingly dark laughs and unexpected plot twists.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Journalists, as a result, will have no trouble recognizing themselves in The Paper, which captures the quirks, jargon, and inside jokes of newsroom life while still delivering plenty of laughs amid the chaos.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs
Verb
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Meghan Markle smiles as a camera crew film her during 'With Love, Meghan' Season 2, which was released in August 2025.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rondon smiles again at the memory while pointing out that his experience in being able to read the situation also helped.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His friends respond with knowing chuckles.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The town hall crowd received my comments with strong clapping and appreciative hoots and hollers.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That means having to cut jokes that don't fit his do-no-harm MO.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For Bear, the new arrangement is great about 99 percent of the time… the only drawback is that Nikki occasionally snaps back into her old self and screams in utter terror for a few seconds, before resuming the love-bombing.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nothing screams summer like corn on the cob, simply buttered and salted.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jacob sneers, but doesn’t even wait for his son to answer.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sounds of sweet barks, slurps from surrounding water bowls and giggles over the elaborate canine costumes filled the air.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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TikTok @thanosthesaint Clearly enamored with the new game, Lavender grins up at the camera—and the video then switches to her doing the very same thing at a different time, and this time Thanos has all four legs in the air for easier access.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Laughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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