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as in shrieks
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughs
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 complains
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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as in hoots
someone or something that is very funny
that new comedy is a scream
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Recent Examples of screams
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Slayr raps, sings, and screams across this thing, producing most of it himself with frequent contributions from the producer wa.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Mom screams at Jane for being too old to have imaginary friends.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
My avocado toast arrived on cue as one of the queens executed a split with Broadway-level precision, inches from my table, and the room erupted into applause and screams of delight.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Made from a lightweight, drapey fabric that screams bohemian charm, this dress is designed for everything from a bathing suit cover-up to post-beach loungewear or humid nights out.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Regardless, somewhere in the early rounds, maybe even as high as round one, this Giants depth chart screams a major need for a promising and plug-and-play corner.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
The picture with a bald eagle might be photoshopped, but the image screams America, right?
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Several husky owners echoed how quickly the screams can escalate.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
And live, that introspection, expressed through visceral screams, was even more powerful than on the exceptional albums.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Suddenly shots rang out in the night, followed by the screams and pandemonium.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Amid Swanson's screams, the deputy's Taser was knocked loose and came to a rest on the ground next to the two men, authorities said.
—Nicole Hensley, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
The silence has transformed into screams.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
In fact, there were many loud screams in the theater and the smashes seemed plenty.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Two of their younger brothers heard his screams from an adjacent room.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
An explosion of green paint can be seen as Islas stumbles and screams in pain.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Slayr raps, sings, and screams across this thing, producing most of it himself with frequent contributions from the producer wa.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Mom screams at Jane for being too old to have imaginary friends.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
My avocado toast arrived on cue as one of the queens executed a split with Broadway-level precision, inches from my table, and the room erupted into applause and screams of delight.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Made from a lightweight, drapey fabric that screams bohemian charm, this dress is designed for everything from a bathing suit cover-up to post-beach loungewear or humid nights out.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Regardless, somewhere in the early rounds, maybe even as high as round one, this Giants depth chart screams a major need for a promising and plug-and-play corner.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
The picture with a bald eagle might be photoshopped, but the image screams America, right?
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
The junior left-hander, who is committed to TCU, celebrated just about every out with exuberance Tuesday, letting out loud screams and breaking out fist pumps after each strikeout.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Several husky owners echoed how quickly the screams can escalate.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
And live, that introspection, expressed through visceral screams, was even more powerful than on the exceptional albums.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Suddenly shots rang out in the night, followed by the screams and pandemonium.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Amid Swanson's screams, the deputy's Taser was knocked loose and came to a rest on the ground next to the two men, authorities said.
—Nicole Hensley, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
The silence has transformed into screams.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
In fact, there were many loud screams in the theater and the smashes seemed plenty.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Two of their younger brothers heard his screams from an adjacent room.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screams
Verb
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Back in the car, Albert moans and groans while Billie shrieks in panic.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Henry takes in Link, who at this point is a teenager and laughs him off.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now a senior, Kleemann just laughs at the idea.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At one point in the documentary, Suga, one of the group’s rappers, complains that there is too much English on the album.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Everyone complains about how expensive EVs are.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wiseman said to hoots from the crowd of media gathered at the site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Owl hoots are most effective at striking up turkeys when owls are naturally active, which is around dawn and dusk.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At bars across the United States, live watch parties were packed, squeals resounding.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her daughter giggles as she's swung throughout the air, until Moore realizes that something isn't quite right.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The teaser video that followed showed a device straight out of a sci-fi film, something between Wall-E and BB-8, with a camera that giggles and swivels on command.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our nation had seen urban riots in 1965 and 1966.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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This was only a portent of things to come — the protests were dwarfed by massive protests and riots against the regime in September 2022-2023, then the largest protests in December 2025 to January 2026.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chef Gordon Ramsay yells at people.—
Laurie Kellman,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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In exasperation, Miranda yells that love-bombing is always gross!—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Screams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screams. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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