1
as in to shriek
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm
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Recent Examples of scream
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The screaming garbageman is always going to get more attention than the one who just goes about his business quietly and effectively.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Inspired by the mega-hit Netflix show Wednesday, starring scream queen Jenna Ortega, the six-piece collection of footwear and accessories ranges from subtly spooky to full-on gothic glam, fitting for the queen of all things black, deadpan stares, and unabashedly doing her own thing.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The panel gaps of the fully carbon-fiber body, finished with a glossy Highland Green weave plus raw carbon for the race stripes, all scream modern production methods.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The screaming garbageman is always going to get more attention than the one who just goes about his business quietly and effectively.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
Advertisement In the poignant scene about her mom, Gunvalson collapsed on the floor and devolved into screams upon getting the fateful phone call.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Inspired by the mega-hit Netflix show Wednesday, starring scream queen Jenna Ortega, the six-piece collection of footwear and accessories ranges from subtly spooky to full-on gothic glam, fitting for the queen of all things black, deadpan stares, and unabashedly doing her own thing.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scream
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Other passengers could be heard laughing and shrieking, rightfully so.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Baby Freddy rips his way out, shrieking so loud the windows shatter.Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Everyone close to him felt special and blessed just to listen and learn and laugh.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brent picks up on that and makes everyone else laugh about it.Ralph Jones, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The late-night show cut to footage of Trump speaking at his rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and complaining about people like Rep. Adam Schiff.Michaela Zee, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oldman seems to be having a hoot in the role, too, which has landed him one of the show’s aforementioned Emmy nominations.Brian Grubb, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Margaret Qualley, as the former A-lister's younger self, also goes for broke in a film that's a disturbing, hilarious and jaw-dropping hoot.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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The eager crowd squealed and cheered the moment these two beauties—and their supportive boyfriends—stepped into view.Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, the article didn’t mention those extremely annoying crotch rockets (squealing motorcycles of all sizes) that are a true assault on the senses.DP Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2024
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Mandira and Mallika trade barbs or giggle together maniacally, seemingly at random, or it’s all revealed to be a dream.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mickey and friends popping up from the shadows saying ‘boo’ and then giggling.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 24 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Residents, government officials and experts say the town is a model for coping with dramatic shifts and attribute it to the rural mindset that focuses on fixing, not whining.Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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The video shows Daisy standing and staring out the window, whining and panting as a shelter member tries to comfort her.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The pro-Trump groups and communities that helped organize the Jan. 6 Capitol riot remain largely fragmented and have barely been seen in public for years.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the time, some party leaders were still also bewildered—if not publicly outspoken—about their distress over Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Scream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scream. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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