hollo

verb

ˈhä-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce hollo (audio)
variants or halloo also hallo
Definition of hollonext
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance far into the night searchers could be heard holloing for the lost child

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hollo
  1. shout
  2. yell
  3. cry
  4. call
  5. scream
  6. roar
Verb
  • Sending out press releases, gaining mentions in industry publications, shouting out about wins across social media, in blogs and on the website are all ways in which a brand can boost awareness, increase search engine rankings and digital presence and get their name in front of new audiences.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Neely, according to witnesses, was being disruptive and shouting incoherently.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of shout
Verb
  • Beth angrily yells at the horse trainer to come meet the wealthy buyers who are waiting for him.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Beth yells at him to get to the arena to meet wealthy buyers waiting for him.
    Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of yell
Verb
  • His wife often cries and chews her nails out of nervousness.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This week Bad Bunny cries in the club, Rosé introduces listeners to her toxic ex, and Sky Ferreira returns with bold promises.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of cry
Verb
  • Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.
    Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of call
Verb
  • Thousands of fans from all over the world tuned in to these unofficial livestreams every night of the tour, commenting, screaming, and searching for Swift Easter eggs together — and thus creating a sense of community and joy rivaled only by the vibes of an actual concert.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This clearly crushes Lee, who screams furiously at Eugene, though his words are rendered inaudible amid the trip—Lee cannot make his voice heard.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of scream
Verb
  • Before Chappell Roan had fans roaring Pink Pony Club, there was a different pony club that used to have Texans excited.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph will roar over the Northeast and parts of the mid-Atlantic Thursday including in Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of roar
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Thesaurus Entries Near hollo

hollers

hollo

holloed

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