as in roar
a violent shouting
the hue and cry in the classroom when someone let loose a snake
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Recent Examples of hue and cry
So the Establishment world that reads and writes has also joined the hue and cry.
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Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
Neither faced the hue and cry that enveloped Feinstein.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Much of the hue and cry arises from the fact that the appeal has delayed proceedings in Jack Smith’s case against Trump in federal court in D.C., which focuses on Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 Apr. 2024
The hue and cry over this benighted movement, in which institutions of higher learning are turning their backs on their fundamental mission, will likely not be enough to stop the forces operating under the cover of budgetary necessity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
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Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
Neither faced the hue and cry that enveloped Feinstein.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Much of the hue and cry arises from the fact that the appeal has delayed proceedings in Jack Smith’s case against Trump in federal court in D.C., which focuses on Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 Apr. 2024
The hue and cry over this benighted movement, in which institutions of higher learning are turning their backs on their fundamental mission, will likely not be enough to stop the forces operating under the cover of budgetary necessity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue and cry
Noun
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People should also be alert to visible natural signs of a tsunami, including a loud roar from the ocean and a sudden rise or fall of water levels.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 July 2025
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Even holding serve to consolidate the break and go up 4-1 with a forehand crosscourt shot that Arango couldn’t handle led to roars.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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During his eight years as a state senator and 12 years as lieutenant governor, Patrick has consistently used visuals and language essential for delivering a message that cuts through the noise of modern political discourse.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The soundscape options include rain, forest noises, white noise and more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Hue and cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue%20and%20cry. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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