Definition of exclaimnext
as in to shout
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling the whole team exclaimed with one voice, "We won!"

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Recent Examples of exclaim Jackie exclaimed into the microphone. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 Snoop Dogg exclaimed before a highlight reel of the best podcast nominees played. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026 But a family of four comes in, the two little girls pointing and exclaiming at the darting fish in one saltwater tank. Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Dec. 2025 Simmons exclaimed during his testimony. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclaim
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  • Vincent Hawkins was shouting at officers when one of them shot a tear gas canister at him.
    Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
  • In November, LaVine had an altercation with a Kings season ticket holder who shouted angrily at him during a timeout, criticizing his effort and defense in a viral video moment.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • The crowds that roar her to victory can also bring their own pressures.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The Dutch fans roared every time one of their countrywomen zoomed by.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Exclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclaim. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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