scream for

phrasal verb

screamed for; screaming for; screams for

informal

: to demand or need (something)

People are screaming for news about the virus.

These policies just scream out for reform.

: to be very suitable or appropriate for (something)

Hot summer days like this just scream for ice cream and visits to the pool.

Examples of scream for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As the crowd screamed for the pair, Smith humbly thanked them for attending before turning to his duet partner. —

Stephen Daw, Billboard, 14 June 2024 Despite struggling to breathe through her perforated lung, Jessica screamed for her mother at the scene. —

Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 10 May 2024 The brick wall in Triples Alley was the only obstacle standing in the way of a two-homer game from the 6-foot-5 slugger, who sent a 109.3 mph missile screaming for a double that led to Houston’s first run in the fourth inning. —

Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024 His wife fell asleep and woke up to screams for help. —

Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for scream for

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