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as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
screaming headlines about the latest showbiz scandal
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
a screaming picture of everyone making silly faces
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughing
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 complaining
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 screaming
Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Adjective
There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
Adjective
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Less sensational, but devastating on an individual level, is the prospect of AI replacing us in our jobs – a prospect leaving most people obsolete and with no future.—
Billy J. Stratton,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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Max Verstappen followed up his sensational qualifying performance with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix to close the gap on championship leader Lando Norris to one point.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the photos, Williams can be seen smiling and laughing while wearing a black dress.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lindsey couldn't stop laughing.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Buccaneers started complaining to the officials about fouls.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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That first-round pick became Merriman (although, the Giants aren't complaining).—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Raven Brunner,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Sam Gillette,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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But before things ended up in a fight, the atmosphere grew more animated when the comedic WWE faction Alpha Academy, whose members include Otis, Maxxine Dupri, and Akira Tozawa joined in on the scene to help out.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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During a double-decker bus ride around the city, some friends get hit by tree branches and in select trailer scenes, tension turns into comedic relief.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The internet's heart instantly melted at the sound of a baby giggling while the family dog carefully played with her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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That little red hound already had circled the trunk of this tree and, with a single, giggling bark, was off down her trail back toward the first lion.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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The whining about everyone else didn’t help, either.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stop whining and thank your lucky stars for having a job.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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