as in screaming
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in shouting
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of yelling
Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025
Steve Reed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
After Lathan Sommerville drew consecutive trips to the line, and no whistle blew when Dent was contacted on a drive, Cronin ran onto the court, throwing his fists in anger, and yelling at an official.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Marlin burst through the building yelling, according to several people working there that morning.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The release noted that the Coast Guard responded Friday evening after receiving a report that two surfers were yelling for help about 200 yards offshore near the Santa Cruz Lighthouse.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The witnesses said both vehicles stopped at a red light when Nixon pulled up alongside them and began yelling.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Or at least, that's what Big Tech is yelling from the rooftops at the moment.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
As he was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs, Mangione lodged his own objection, yelling out to spectators seated in the gallery.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Hands are visible shortly before shooting Another video, taken across the street from where the shooting occurred, shows protesters yelling at officers during the immigration enforcement operation.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Think Pictionary, but with way more yelling and questionable drawings.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Midway through the fourth quarter, Lee was ejected and had to be restrained by Hornets guard Brandon Miller while yelling at officials for a no-call after Charlotte’s Grant Williams collided with Detroit’s Paul Reed.
—Steve Reed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
After Lathan Sommerville drew consecutive trips to the line, and no whistle blew when Dent was contacted on a drive, Cronin ran onto the court, throwing his fists in anger, and yelling at an official.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Marlin burst through the building yelling, according to several people working there that morning.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The release noted that the Coast Guard responded Friday evening after receiving a report that two surfers were yelling for help about 200 yards offshore near the Santa Cruz Lighthouse.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The witnesses said both vehicles stopped at a red light when Nixon pulled up alongside them and began yelling.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Or at least, that's what Big Tech is yelling from the rooftops at the moment.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
As he was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs, Mangione lodged his own objection, yelling out to spectators seated in the gallery.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Hands are visible shortly before shooting Another video, taken across the street from where the shooting occurred, shows protesters yelling at officers during the immigration enforcement operation.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yelling
Adjective
-
There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2021
Verb
-
This seems to me as offensive to rationality as a saint shrieking into the air.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
-
Meanwhile below, Frank chases Havlock through the dam’s tunnels on a snowmobile, the machine shrieking against concrete.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
Levy took out a laptop and began shouting first names.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Just a few months ago, a far‑right group disrupted the early morning prayer services of the NSU Muslim Student Association on Hollywood Beach, shouting hateful anti-Muslim slurs.—
Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is touting a howling success.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
-
With relentless howling wind making up much of the soundtrack, The Turin Horse was a chilling, enigmatic stunner that played like a metaphor for the apocalypse.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The Cheers alum regaled how his mom showed up on set of Indecent Proposal squealing like a 16-year old in her fandom of Redford, who warmly received her.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
-
One moment that had fans squealing online was Williams’ interview with Gayle King, which included playing table hockey and a cheeky comment.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Cue everyone with a fur baby of their own crying into their beer and chicken wings.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Flip the switch and the crying baby disappears.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
In the latter, many on the Christian right have been vocal supporters.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Another draw would not have been enough to satisfy Hurzeler’s most vocal and impatient detractors.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Early this season, Coen, a former UMass quarterback who coached under Sean McVay with the Los Angeles Rams, was seen hollering at Lawrence on the sideline after an incompletion.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
-
Probst is as bad as any of them about this — look back no further than the amount of airtime on Wednesday’s finale that was spent hollering about Savannah making Survivor history by winning as many challenges as five other women in show history.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Yelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yelling. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
