1
as in to shriek
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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2
as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing
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3
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm
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Recent Examples of scream
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?'
Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
This was what the 10,000 lucky souls with tickets, many of them wearing fluorescent orange to honor their red-headed hero’s mane, were ready to build with their Mexican waves and screams.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Verb
Transgender track athletes have come under intense scrutiny in recent months in both Jurupa Valley and Riverside, with anti-LGBTQ+ activists attacking them on social media and screaming opposition to their competing at school meets.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?'
Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Noun
The screams attract the attention of passersby, who intervene, one of them armed with a fire extinguisher.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
This was what the 10,000 lucky souls with tickets, many of them wearing fluorescent orange to honor their red-headed hero’s mane, were ready to build with their Mexican waves and screams.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scream
Verb
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At 69, Idol is still peeling off his shirt for crowds of shrieking women and both are still delivering vocally.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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If the Beatles at Shea Stadium in ’65 was packed with shrieking teenage fans, the All Starrs at the Venetian incubated quite a different ambience about six decades later.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What if automatic password hacking machines laugh in the face of your security efforts?—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Are the locals quietly laughing at us behind our backs?—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The firing after a nearly 30-year run appeared to surprise Starkey, after reports that Daltrey was not happy with the drummer’s performance at a March Royal Albert Hall gig, complaining from stage that Starkey’s loud playing was throwing him off.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
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
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When Ronaldo Jr went to warm up with his fellow subs behind the goal, the local kids all sprinted off in that direction and yelled and squealed ‘Cristiano’ or ‘Junior’ in the lad’s direction.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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These include pulsing, buzzing, squealing, clicking, chirping, roaring, humming, whistling, hissing and rushing.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While Carrie might giggle, Miranda cannot bring herself to blow off this nun.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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The fountain remains downtown Aspen’s most popular interactive art piece (especially among giggling, splashing children).—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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Rangers down on the flight line, standing tall and looking fine, the engines and turbines are starting to whine, so early in the morning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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During the sweet clip, the rescue puppy named Penelope can be seen whining and trying her best to crawl along the bed toward the cat, Monroe.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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And that if American parents were told their children had to go to school on Saturdays — and for another hour each weekday — there would be riots in the streets.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Three states, Colorado, Maine and Illinois, unsuccessfully attempted to remove Trump from the ballot based on his actions surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.—
Ariel Sheinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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“Scream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scream. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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