1
as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it
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2
as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody
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1
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room
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Recent Examples of holler
Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
Before factories closed, too, companies courted workers from the holler, who brought their values and customs with them.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
That day in April, as the moon crossed between the sun and Earth, causing a total solar eclipse, the quiet erupted into hooting and hollering.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Loading your audio article MORGANTOWN, W.V. — Somewhere deep in West Virginia’s hollers under a cold and dismal gray sky, UCF’s season ended.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
Before factories closed, too, companies courted workers from the holler, who brought their values and customs with them.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Verb
Addison doesn’t hoot and holler around the locker room.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
That day in April, as the moon crossed between the sun and Earth, causing a total solar eclipse, the quiet erupted into hooting and hollering.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holler
Noun
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In the season 48 trailer, Hunter gave a shout out to his children.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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That's Delicate to a Fault Hinojosa, who is active in the collective Producers United, spotted some of his fellow members in the room and gave them a shout out during his comments.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The ragged metallic roaring scream of a Boeing 727 ascending eastward, a high-pitched whine building to a thundering roar, fading to a drone.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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When in use, the motor produced a slightly audible whistle/whine.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
4 Apr. 2024
Verb
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Trump has complained about China’s rising influence over the canal.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some consumers have also complained that bulk billing arrangements can burden them with a single, subpar internet service that costs more.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then, inside the meeting, parents and opposing activists gave impassioned speeches about their thoughts on the situation, with multiple speakers yelling in hysterical tones.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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After he was eliminated from the tournament in seventh place by Valadez, Dominguez could be seen yelling in the front row, alternating between English and Spanish directed at the players still in the competition.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate effect is paradoxical: the more that Valéry eliminates the ghost of pain and passion from the logical machinery of his work, the starker and more affecting the moans and cries of the ghost become.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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Against Notre Dame, the collective moan in the Coliseum with yet another last-minute loss because of Riley’s poor play calling was the breaking point for this lifelong Trojan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Read Next National Deputies rush to save screaming kids trapped outside burning Colorado home.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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While being average maybe does not quite scream iconic Survivor player at full volume, perhaps that is exactly the point.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Gomez cries in video reacting to Donald Trump's immigration orders Other celebrities also came to Gomez's defense after being met with an onslaught of backlash.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a survey of 3,000 U.S. adults with children ages 14 and under, Care.com found that most parents are losing sleep (90%), crying (80% overall and 90% of moms), feeling a sense of dread (75%), and experiencing health issues (71%).—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The soldiers muttered encouragement; their horses nickered.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Philippe Myers knelt on the side of Canada’s busiest highway and muttered a few curse words about his luck.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Holler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holler. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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