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as in to scream
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
I yelled to the kids in the backyard that it was time to go home
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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
the crowd gave a yell of approval
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Recent Examples of yell
Philip Marcelo The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
If someone yells in a video, like a sports commentator when someone scores a touchdown, the captions will now display in all-caps to emphasize that excitement.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
David O. Stewart, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
The team of five rescuers heard a yell for help in the woods.
—Christina Zdanowicz, CNN, 27 July 2024
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Penny, a former Marine, placed Neely in a choke hold for about six minutes on a New York City subway in May 2023 after Neely got on the car yelling and asking people for money.
—Philip Marcelo The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
If someone yells in a video, like a sports commentator when someone scores a touchdown, the captions will now display in all-caps to emphasize that excitement.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
For 40 years, his fans constantly begged him to repeat his trademark Tarzan yell.
—David O. Stewart, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
The team of five rescuers heard a yell for help in the woods.
—Christina Zdanowicz, CNN, 27 July 2024
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Thousands of fans from all over the world tuned in to these unofficial livestreams every night of the tour, commenting, screaming, and searching for Swift Easter eggs together — and thus creating a sense of community and joy rivaled only by the vibes of an actual concert.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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This clearly crushes Lee, who screams furiously at Eugene, though his words are rendered inaudible amid the trip—Lee cannot make his voice heard.Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Our ears are still ringing from watching fans become shrieking banshees upon realizing that one of her professional dancers was actually the NFL star.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement There are paintings, dolls and ceramic figures, each with its own expression — smiling, laughing, smirking, weeping or silently shrieking.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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His wife often cries and chews her nails out of nervousness.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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This week Bad Bunny cries in the club, Rosé introduces listeners to her toxic ex, and Sky Ferreira returns with bold promises.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Any coffee lover will squeal when opening a box of Flur glassware.Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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The audience squealed; Timberlake was Pagliacci in a chunky silver chain.Eric Webb, Austin American-Statesman, 1 June 2024
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These bites of heaven get a double layer of cheesy goodness that's enough to make a Southern crowd holler.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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On Thursday, Wallace could be heard hollering alerts, other defensive backs were calling out coverages and defensive linemen were jawing back and forth with Tennessee’s front.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yell. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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