1
as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cow bellowed for her calf
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a drill instructor bellowing orders at new recruits during basic training
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as in roar
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Recent Examples of bellow
Scott Thompson, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
Cynical readers might right away be bellowing that this is going to incentivize the AI makers to convince users to increase their thinking times, perhaps just to make a buck.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Parker bellows through the glass of Voss’ oxygen bath pod.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump bellows loudly, without any resort to the big stick.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
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Another photo showed bellowing black smoke rising from the bus, which caused some obvious traffic on the highway.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
Cynical readers might right away be bellowing that this is going to incentivize the AI makers to convince users to increase their thinking times, perhaps just to make a buck.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Parker bellows through the glass of Voss’ oxygen bath pod.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump bellows loudly, without any resort to the big stick.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellow
Verb
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When my rifle roared, the Phantom crashed to the ground.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since the storms roared across Kentucky last week, the state has reported five deaths, over 140 water rescues, and thousands of power outages.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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By the time the chorus rolled around, the commuters were in full voice, shouting along (and filming the whole thing for posterity), as Fallon banged on a tambourine.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Others recalled him having stand-up rows, shouting, swearing, and jabbing his finger in the direction of co-workers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Goats in real life are smart, sensitive social creatures who communicate through bleats and body language.—
Michael Freeman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Is the relentless trudge through the desert almost over? Will the Gators soon growl once again?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Oakey's behavior hilariously mirrors this stereotype, making the comparison all the more entertaining. Dogs, like Oakey, may growl for a variety of reasons.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere, constituents have yelled at Democratic members at town halls, pleading with them to be more forceful in speaking out against Trump.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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During one of their exchanges, approximately two hours into walking, Haas abruptly got up from her desk and yelled in the student’s face, using swear words, the affidavit said.—
Kate Linderman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Players leaping and bouncing off each other, sprinting to the side of the floor to scream at elated supporters, falling into their coaches’ arms for long embraces as the confetti fell.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some people may have been scratching their heads when kids started screaming and crying after seeing a pig wearing a crown; With zombie pig men and skeleton archers riding spiders, why would this specific creature elicit such a guttural reaction?—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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This all occurred inside the funeral home, and White said he was filled with emotions, laughing and crying at the same time over his brother.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One-take monologues are sliced in half, plot twists pause mid-gasp, and a car chase sequence screeches to a halt.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2025
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While not functional, the shiny cars served as props for young kids to vape, scroll on their phones, and screech on top of.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Bellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellow. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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