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as in to giggle
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in to smile
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
you're going to try out for the football team? Don't make me laugh!
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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the child's frown turned into a laugh when he saw the clown
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the film comedy had a good laugh in just about every scene
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Recent Examples of laugh
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Close enough to feel, far enough that our guides only laughed.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Over the years, his charity has held countless events (including an annual cook-off, an annual laugh-off, and an annual walk-off) to raise money for the charity and its primary causes.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
On Saturday, Nicole Kidman announced on Instagram that Practical Magic 2 has completed production by posting a video of her and Sandra Bullock laughing and walking into the sunset while on set.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Close enough to feel, far enough that our guides only laughed.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
And who can’t use a good laugh right about now?
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Over the years, his charity has held countless events (including an annual cook-off, an annual laugh-off, and an annual walk-off) to raise money for the charity and its primary causes.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh
Verb
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The quarterback has a self-effacing sense of humor and a goofy giggle that rang out several times in his postgame news conference.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pair posed for photos, smiling on the red carpet beside each other.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Though she's stunned, Soto can't help but smile.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Admittedly, there are a few delightful chuckles along the way.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jernigan wore business casual and spoke with understatement, sometimes punctuated by a rueful chuckle.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Milvia Marigliano is a hoot as Coco Vulori, an old dear friend with some very loud opinions to express, and maybe the key to helping DeSantis solve his wife’s onetime unfaithfulness.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But one Democratic member of the FCC tells her that Carr can't pull a license just because the administration doesn't like a joke or criticism.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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After general manager Bill Guerin spoke to reporters, declining to go into detail about the ongoing contract negotiations, superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov spoke to reporters, as well, smiling big, cracking jokes, and declaring his love for Minnesota.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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You are caught by surprise by the car door opening, and scream and bury your teeth in the arm of the cop trying to bring you home, scrapping all the harder for being caught unawares.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The group chanted, sang and screamed at a group of agents in military fatigues and masks who walked back and forth on the building’s roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirsh drips with chilly, sneering contempt for the non-mechanical.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Blyth’s impatient body language and sneering delivery gets a workout when he’s tasked with shepherding Horn’s girlfriend Leonie (Mia McKenna-Bruce) from the airport.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Humor can contribute to this vibe; laughter builds a sense of camaraderie among teammates.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Dash and the Dilemma The video's comments were filled with a mix of laughter and relatable stories.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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