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as in to giggle
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in to smile
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
you're going to try out for the football team? Don't make me laugh!
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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the child's frown turned into a laugh when he saw the clown
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the film comedy had a good laugh in just about every scene
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Recent Examples of laugh
EW.com, 22 May 2025
In an upstairs players’ lounge, two of his team-mates are gathered around a dartboard, laughing.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 May 2025
The big World of Color after-dark show also has a 70th-specific happiness theme, starting with a Muppets pre-show that’s technically about safety but is sure to induce a few laughs.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Marshall says, laughing, during the conversation with Bates.
—EW.com, 22 May 2025
In an upstairs players’ lounge, two of his team-mates are gathered around a dartboard, laughing.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Noun
More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 May 2025
The big World of Color after-dark show also has a 70th-specific happiness theme, starting with a Muppets pre-show that’s technically about safety but is sure to induce a few laughs.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh
Verb
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Not just on the training pitch but in the dorm rooms, talking about the future and giggling at stupid jokes.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Nearby, children giggle while eating from mango jars.—
John Okot,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 May 2025
Verb
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At information points, smiling young women advise tourists, in polished English, to purchase tickets to the Acropolis in advance to avoid long lines and the midday sun.—
Elinda Labropoulou,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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In the sweet photo, Alec could be seen holding up his granddaughter Holland as the two smiled together in a rare photo.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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As the ranking below indicates, most of these movies are a hoot, keeping the laughs and jolts flying like loose pillars of lumber.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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Tarantino and Linklater shared a moment before the premiere screening, embracing inside the cinema before the lights went down, which drew hoots and cheers from the crowd.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The vibes are confusing, the itinerary is unclear, and Drew—ever the queen of chaos—jokes that naked bears might be involved.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
25 May 2025
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Think light beer, string lights, pizza, a cake with a callback to a joke from the show on it.—
Kelly Stout,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
Verb
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There’s a touch of whimsy to this cottage-style residence in Reisterstown, as though the builder chuckled all through its construction on a quiet cul-de-sac near Liberty Reservoir.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Fans all over the stadium instantly responded with more enthusiasm and volume while others chuckled at the callout.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Often sneered at and dismissed early in his career due to his good looks, Hartnett takes over this action flight manual and, well, soars to new heights.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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While another top 10 smash on the most competitive songs list in America is certainly nothing to sneer at, some may have expected the collaboration to launch even higher, given the significant excitement surrounding its release.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Gillis then fails to pull down Hernandez's pants, prompting Sherman, Hernandez, and himself to burst into laughter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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There’s an art to transforming the worst days of your life into causes for laughter.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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After a mug crashes to the floor, Belinda sprints off to a forest and screams.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
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That’s what motivates a scream, a 'Wubba Lubba dub-dub!’, or a burp.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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