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as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
screaming headlines about the latest showbiz scandal
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
a screaming picture of everyone making silly faces
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing
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as in complaining
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm
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Recent Examples of screaming
Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong let a rival fan have it during a heated, NSFW screaming match on Sunday, playing the White Sox.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
During these missions, the crews often fly directly into the storm, through screaming winds and heavy rain, to release instrument packages called dropsondes.
—Brian Tang, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
The absence of the film’s biggest stars, and arguably one of the biggest movie stars of this year’s muted festival, had been a sore disappointment to the screaming crowds outside the Palais, but Johansson is busy filming the reboot of The Exorcist.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
And yet, at that age, Jenkins recalls her sons screaming — tears gushing down their faces.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
For families Families are prevalent here, but not in a screaming-kids-everywhere kind of way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Teller and Driver walked the red carpet, signing autographs and posing for selfies with screaming fans.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
Dramatic doorbell camera video shows the moment the man ran out of her home, and Cooper can be heard screaming in the background.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Adjective
There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Verb
Her father and cousin had come looking for her, and were screaming outside.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong let a rival fan have it during a heated, NSFW screaming match on Sunday, playing the White Sox.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
During these missions, the crews often fly directly into the storm, through screaming winds and heavy rain, to release instrument packages called dropsondes.
—Brian Tang, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
The absence of the film’s biggest stars, and arguably one of the biggest movie stars of this year’s muted festival, had been a sore disappointment to the screaming crowds outside the Palais, but Johansson is busy filming the reboot of The Exorcist.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
And yet, at that age, Jenkins recalls her sons screaming — tears gushing down their faces.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
For families Families are prevalent here, but not in a screaming-kids-everywhere kind of way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Teller and Driver walked the red carpet, signing autographs and posing for selfies with screaming fans.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
Dramatic doorbell camera video shows the moment the man ran out of her home, and Cooper can be heard screaming in the background.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
Adjective
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Veteran Cassel has never been better and is well matched with both an edgy Niney (The Count of Monte Cristo) and a sensational Efira, who has two films in Cannes this year the other being Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s Soudain.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Kiffin sat down with Vanity Fair at the beginning of the month to discuss a whole grab bag of topics, but the most sensational headlines came from his comments regarding his former employer, Ole Miss.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Semple’s writing is warm and absurdly funny but also occasionally devastating—as when, roughly midway through the book, Adora digresses into recalling her experiences writing for a comedy show in the 1990s.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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While peacocks have roamed the streets of Los Angeles County for more than a century, officials in 2021 moved to ban people from feeding them after reports of the birds shrieking in the night and damaging property.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Then a fleet of America’s Cup AC50 catamarans — 50-foot carbon-fiber flying behemoths — came shrieking past Calico Jack’s at speeds approaching 50 knots.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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The Iron Man star then burst out laughing.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Alon responded with laughing emojis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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So, what Rodriguez and Cohen Higgins are complaining about is what happens four and five years or even ten years down the line.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Follow these mowing etiquette tips to avoid being the one that your neighbors are complaining about on Reddit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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His restaurants were known for big burgers — not smashburgers but thick, juicy patties.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Toast the bread just lightly just to give it the structure to withstand the juiciest of tomatoes.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Hilty and Simard, both of whom were Tony nominated for their comedic performances, played roles that were originated in the movie by Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Verb
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There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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The first twenty minutes involve longtime Holzinger mentor-cum–ensemble member Renée Copraij spanking the gleefully squealing Annina Machaz.—
Caroline Lillian Schopp,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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