as in to yell
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock
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as in howl
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold
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Recent Examples of shout
EW.com, 25 July 2025
Murphy was one of the defendants who pleaded guilty and admitted to shouting insults at the protesters marching across the bridge.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Although the scene at the West Bloomfield Tesla would likely be viewed as peaceful, marked by honking cars, a fender-bender across the street and some shouts by passing motorists, one incident might have had the potential to change that.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
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Verb
After shouting at each other in the kitchen, Carrie goes for a walk to clear her head and winds up perusing shoes at Daniel's place of employment.
—EW.com, 25 July 2025
Murphy was one of the defendants who pleaded guilty and admitted to shouting insults at the protesters marching across the bridge.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Noun
The shout was instantly memed, parodied by comedians, recreated by fans, echoed by celebrities, and even spoofed by The Minions.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Although the scene at the West Bloomfield Tesla would likely be viewed as peaceful, marked by honking cars, a fender-bender across the street and some shouts by passing motorists, one incident might have had the potential to change that.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shout
Verb
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Hill yelled, after lifting the 195-pound Mostert in celebration.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Two people were ejected after yelling out during the meeting.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Yuhua says upon entering the competition, while other footage includes queens proudly standing atop the Werk Room tables, and, of course, crying.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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Parents are stressed, and kids are coming home crying.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The screams of their hungry children are often unbearable.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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The screams layered together, rising and echoing in a hellish chorus.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Byrne camps up the vocals, hooting, hollering, snarling, yelping and whooping; Harrison thickens the guitar mix; Tina and Chris drive the rhythm; and songs tumble one into the next like a great, sweaty-ass DJ set.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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Immediately, running back Aaron Jones, who had been watching from behind the play, hollered and met McCarthy on the field to celebrate.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Noun
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When a truck carrying Mr. Nasrallah’s coffin entered the stadium, the crowd erupted in shrieks and cries as the voice of the former Hezbollah leader — clipped from his speeches — echoed from speakers.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Late in the show, a lone woman’s passionate shriek activates something in McCartney.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Stepping out, even for a quick chore, means being subjected to incessant honking, the frequent whir and squeal of subway engines, and a lot of chatter.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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When the spotlight hit vocalist Noah Sebastian, a decidedly un-metal chorus of teenage squeals filled the air.—
Cal Roach,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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“Shout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shout. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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