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
H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet there has been no panic internally, nor shouts from players or hierarchy to abandon the plan.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Eilish shouts from the open window.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Waller shouts before firing his weapon shortly after Norton opens fire.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
The stadium trades shouts, and the excitement builds.
—Christina Daves, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
As Almanza quietly slides the door open for a closer look, a panicked voice shouts from behind the building.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Greta Lee and Timothée Chalamet are both partial to the New York City Ballet hat, while Kaia Gerber cheekily shouts out Cole Escola.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Buena Park girls basketball players Jordyn McKnight and Kerianne Ta’aga said the volume in their locker room at halftime Friday rose to shouts for more energy.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Then, out of the blue, four or five musket shots rang out, followed by shouts and, in an instant, the sound of more than thirty further muskets being fired.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The vote was met by applause and 'thank you' shouts from neighbors in opposition to the project in the audience.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Most of the shouts were distinctly of the NC-17 variety.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
On the House floor, Democrats responded with shouts that Republican leaders were violating the chamber's procedural rules.
—Stephen Groves The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
On the House floor, Democrats responded with shouts that Republican leaders were violating the chamber’s procedural rules.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The regime also sent spy drones cruising down streets to detect shouts of protest slogans.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
The album’s Bandcamp blurb shouts out Ghédalia Tarzatès, the late French composer who collaged his wails and lamentations in the endangered Ladino language to evoke pangs of existential angst.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet there has been no panic internally, nor shouts from players or hierarchy to abandon the plan.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Eilish shouts from the open window.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Waller shouts before firing his weapon shortly after Norton opens fire.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
The stadium trades shouts, and the excitement builds.
—Christina Daves, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
As Almanza quietly slides the door open for a closer look, a panicked voice shouts from behind the building.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Greta Lee and Timothée Chalamet are both partial to the New York City Ballet hat, while Kaia Gerber cheekily shouts out Cole Escola.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
That the trio’s affection often expresses itself in frustrated shouts, sighed exasperation or muted defeat, has become part of the bargain for 38-year-old Anna, who takes care of and is cared for by her parents (Victor Slezak as Dad and Marceline Hugot as Mom).
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Buena Park girls basketball players Jordyn McKnight and Kerianne Ta’aga said the volume in their locker room at halftime Friday rose to shouts for more energy.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Then, out of the blue, four or five musket shots rang out, followed by shouts and, in an instant, the sound of more than thirty further muskets being fired.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The vote was met by applause and 'thank you' shouts from neighbors in opposition to the project in the audience.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Most of the shouts were distinctly of the NC-17 variety.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
On the House floor, Democrats responded with shouts that Republican leaders were violating the chamber's procedural rules.
—Stephen Groves The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
On the House floor, Democrats responded with shouts that Republican leaders were violating the chamber’s procedural rules.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The regime also sent spy drones cruising down streets to detect shouts of protest slogans.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouts
Verb
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Texas Christian University Horned Frogs head coach Mark Campbell yells instruction to his players during the second half against the Houston Cougars at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your boss yells at you for five minutes, that’s just $5 gone.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Wolf Moon name dates back to Indigenous and early Anglo-Saxon traditions, inspired by the winter wolves whose howls echoed across cold January nights.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Néfissa cries loudly and with anguish about her son, but refuses to acknowledge his truth.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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As the child incessantly cries day and night, Henry begins to have surreal visions that only an innovative mind like Lynch's could devise.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Charles’ pack of dogs incessantly barked blood curdling screams.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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From another ward not too far away, the piercing screams of a patient are audible.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Blackhawks dressing room was a rowdy scene after the game, their hoots and hollers reverberating throughout the bowels of the United Center.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Shouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouts. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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