as in yells
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 howls
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 shouts
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Shannon shouts, her words drifting back to Jenn in the rear seat.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
As a role model, Hoffman shouts out his own mom, Mimi O'Donnell.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Joe shouts as the snarling lobos close in.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2025
Kylie, 33, shouts in the background, trying to prevent an accident.
—Georgia Slater, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There is an inherent lack of trust and confidence that comes from visiting a website that shouts at you.
—Talie Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shouts to his team during their game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at Chase Center on January 24, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The stunning futility of the Braves shouts opportunity, too.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
There were shouts and even a near miss from a water pistol.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Davidson interrupted frequently by shouts from the crowd The event began with a prayer, led by an Edgewood High School senior, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
It had been moved to the Moraine to hold the large crowd, and Chair Karen Moore gaveled several times to quiet applause, jeers and a few shouts.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The whistles and shouts continued to ring out, with Bonzo then being continuously booed after play resumed.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The final surprise came when his grandma’s excited shouts filled her home as Eric shocked her in her kitchen.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
And Miller is still doing fist-pumps and shouts of joy following big moments, both personally — for blocks off the line, for instance, or successful last-ditch tackles — and as a member of the club (say, after a crucial goal by a teammate).
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ben shouts out of his car window.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Shannon shouts, her words drifting back to Jenn in the rear seat.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
As a role model, Hoffman shouts out his own mom, Mimi O'Donnell.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Joe shouts as the snarling lobos close in.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2025
Kylie, 33, shouts in the background, trying to prevent an accident.
—Georgia Slater, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There is an inherent lack of trust and confidence that comes from visiting a website that shouts at you.
—Talie Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shouts to his team during their game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at Chase Center on January 24, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The stunning futility of the Braves shouts opportunity, too.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The request drew audible groans and shouts from other members.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
There were shouts and even a near miss from a water pistol.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Davidson interrupted frequently by shouts from the crowd The event began with a prayer, led by an Edgewood High School senior, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
It had been moved to the Moraine to hold the large crowd, and Chair Karen Moore gaveled several times to quiet applause, jeers and a few shouts.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The whistles and shouts continued to ring out, with Bonzo then being continuously booed after play resumed.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The final surprise came when his grandma’s excited shouts filled her home as Eric shocked her in her kitchen.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
And Miller is still doing fist-pumps and shouts of joy following big moments, both personally — for blocks off the line, for instance, or successful last-ditch tackles — and as a member of the club (say, after a crucial goal by a teammate).
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouts
Verb
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In Cherry’s memory, Laura yells at her; but Laura only remembers being cornered.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Often, our image of a toxic workplace is one where the boss yells at you or perhaps where you’re openly derided by co-workers or denied PTO.—
Ellen Whitlock Baker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When Henry is gone, Seema cries.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Faustus cries, as demons, closing the deal, prepare to pull him down to the pit.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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As cheers and screams of joy rang out in El Alto, Venezuelan fans began to sob in the stands.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This included early American music forms, marches, spirituals, field hollers, work songs and African rhythms, as well as their musical descendants, like jazz, blues, gospel, country and rock ‘n’ roll.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Lots of noise, big splashes, a few congratulatory whoops and hollers.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
30 Sep. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Shouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouts. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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