1
as in to scream
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
I yelled to the kids in the backyard that it was time to go home
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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
the crowd gave a yell of approval
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Recent Examples of yell
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
The pair sit in silence for a beat, pondering the answer before their director, Emmy nominee Peter Hoar (who helmed season 1's Bill and Frank hour), yells cut.
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Sharp helped Perry get elected to the coveted post of yell leader, and Perry managed Sharp's campaign for student president.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 1 July 2024
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Verb
Other incidents include a swastika being carved into a tree on a Jewish person’s home in Belmont, and a man waving a gun in front of a Jewish Community Center in western Massachusetts and yelling antisemitic threats.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
The pair sit in silence for a beat, pondering the answer before their director, Emmy nominee Peter Hoar (who helmed season 1's Bill and Frank hour), yells cut.
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
It’s generally accepted that a loud yell while, or even before a player is hitting a ball is a disruption.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Sharp helped Perry get elected to the coveted post of yell leader, and Perry managed Sharp's campaign for student president.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 1 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yell
Verb
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The audience screamed in approval for the coming out, as seen in a TikTok from the show.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
24 Apr. 2025
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Benintendi then fouled off a fastball before ripping the next and sending it screaming toward the gap in right-center.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In video shared by The Associated Press, Grassley faces a room of Iowans who are at times shouting in disagreement about some of the Trump administration's policies.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Chaos ensues when Fred Armisen's auctioneer unveils the painting, prompting everyone else in the room to shout, vomit, and self-harm, including Samberg's then-castmates Bobby Moynihan, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dawn fights off the ghost, bleeding and shrieking into the void, pouring her heart into the battle.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ozturk shrieked in fear as the officers — some of whom wore sunglasses — then covered their noses and mouths.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Parsons cried on the Bleacher Report live broadcast.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Shanika was was red-eyed from crying during the press conference.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The couple squealed and giggled in the fitting room.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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As usual, guitarist Angus Young existed in his own world and cranked out a steady stream of power chords and squealing solos, all while — at the age of 70 — dressed like a schoolboy.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since the theatrical release of Minecraft last Friday, dozens of videos have hit social media showing young audiences hooting, hollering, jumping from their seats, and throwing popcorn during certain scenes.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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At the end of the run-through the audience whoops and hollers, clapping, whistling, and stomping their feet.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yell. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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