as in roar
a violent shouting
I went to the window to see what the sudden outcry from the street below was about
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Recent Examples of outcry
At first, Kastl said, the data center project seemed to be a better use for the land than earlier plans to build a live event amphitheater that fell through after a similar outcry from residents.
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Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
1 July 2026
Moving forward with Arlington Pride The outcry about the new ordinance, coupled with the festival's cancelation, garnered more attention for Arlington Pride.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Pacheco’s office ultimately stripped the amendments following the outcry last week.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
The administration pulled back the settlement amid an outcry from congressional Democrats and some Republicans.
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Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
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Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
1 July 2026
Moving forward with Arlington Pride The outcry about the new ordinance, coupled with the festival's cancelation, garnered more attention for Arlington Pride.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Pacheco’s office ultimately stripped the amendments following the outcry last week.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
The administration pulled back the settlement amid an outcry from congressional Democrats and some Republicans.
—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcry
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In the early afternoon, a roar ripped through the stifling Mississippi heat, as dozens of motorcycles leading the funeral procession rumbled into the church parking lot.
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Johnson’s first budget made the CARE pilot permanent and doubled staff positions in 2024, to roars of approval from his progressive base.
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Rescue workers heard noises that raised the possibility that someone underneath was still alive, Espy told The Times.
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Ration food and water, listen for rescue calls and search for something near you to make noise.
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Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
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The engine delivers a deep, purposeful hum rather than an all-out howl as the gears disappear in quick succession.
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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