ululated

Definition of ululatednext
past tense of ululate
as in howled
to make a long loud mournful sound Arab women ululating with grief

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Verb
  • Soon a lone wolf howled behind us.
    Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Much like the snowstorm outside Williams Arena, the winds howled in another direction with Hopkins getting to the hoop and scoring 17 of the final 20 points for a 32-28 lead at the break.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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  • Lee screamed, running toward Knueppel and shaking a bottle of water over his head.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Moore screamed, Torres, 19, remembered.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Ululated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ululated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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