as in to yell
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock
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as in howl
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold
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Recent Examples of shout
Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, far too many people—retired or not—seem to prefer to listen to the shouting heads on cable TV rather than their own common sense.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Of course, Washington had already given Perry a shout out.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Verb
When conflict arises — a toddler might have a tearful tantrum, or an older kid may shout or lash out — a ‘democratic parent’ should be mindful of the fact that there is likely a root cause of the difficult behavior.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, far too many people—retired or not—seem to prefer to listen to the shouting heads on cable TV rather than their own common sense.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
While Brody ultimately took home the award for his role in The Brutalist, Chalamet was the lucky recipient of a hilarious special shout out from Adam Sandler.
—EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Of course, Washington had already given Perry a shout out.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shout
Verb
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Captured in a shocking video obtained by KPNX, a woman could be seen completely undressed, pacing the aisle and belligerently yelling before takeoff.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Police yelled at him to stay back, eventually handcuffing the 17-year NFL veteran before releasing him with a citation for an expired license plate.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Although anyone can injure a baby in a moment of frustration, most prevention research has focused specifically on helping parents understand why infants cry or become fussy.—
Lori Frasier,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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By crying wolf at everything, all credibility is lost.—
Nicolee Ambrose,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the evening presses forward, a shrill scream goes thundering across the third floor, and the camera pans to showcase A.B. lying dead in the game room.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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More than once, Mariana emits an exasperated scream that goes on and on and on, almost like an operatic aria.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Other vehicles honked while driving by, or whooped and hollered to show support.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Monday night, Fox comedian Greg Gutfeld’s very first quip was about Reid, and his studio audience cheered and hollered with approval.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Suddenly, a woman is yanked through a mirror — a moment punctuated by the funniest shriek this side of the Wilhem scream — and the plot is pulled into the ’80s: a critical framing shift that’s never once made explicit.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 Jan. 2025
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Upon opening the haircare tools — which retail at about $600 — the room filled with shrieks of happiness.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Her squeals and giggles echoed across the playground while other kids played soccer or spun on a tire swing.—
Emily Schwing,
ProPublica,
4 Mar. 2025
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The sleepless nights will end, but so too will the times Evan squeals at a game of peekaboo, or spends an entire swim class gazing up at me in awe.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Shout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shout. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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