outcries

plural of outcry
as in noises
a violent shouting I went to the window to see what the sudden outcry from the street below was about

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  • Boredom, loneliness, or stress—often caused by separation anxiety or loud noises—can prompt this behavior as a form of self-soothing.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Arriving at a shelter filled with loud noises had a negative impact on Jazzy, so she was moved to a foster home.
    TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Outcries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcries. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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