as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the satisfying comedy put us in a laughing mood for the rest of the evening
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as in giggling
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in sneering
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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Recent Examples of laughing
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
After the audience, Jost and Che all stopped laughing, Jost read the final lines.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Jared Leto is set to play another maniacal laughing villain on screen.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Despite the disgusting chaos of it all, what was notable about Webster's video was that, in spite of it all, he could be seen laughing by the end of the clip.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
In a video clip shared by the Animal Welfare League, the owl can be seen swooping around the house, much to the delight of two young children who can be heard laughing at the bird.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Foxx sings, while his costar busts out a shimmy, laughing.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Viewers couldn't stop laughing at this cat's determination to get food and yet, many were the least bit surprised.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
The moment a golden retriever expressed fear in the face of a Christmas decoration has left social media users laughing and sympathizing in equal measure.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
After the audience, Jost and Che all stopped laughing, Jost read the final lines.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Jared Leto is set to play another maniacal laughing villain on screen.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Despite the disgusting chaos of it all, what was notable about Webster's video was that, in spite of it all, he could be seen laughing by the end of the clip.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
In a video clip shared by the Animal Welfare League, the owl can be seen swooping around the house, much to the delight of two young children who can be heard laughing at the bird.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Foxx sings, while his costar busts out a shimmy, laughing.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Viewers couldn't stop laughing at this cat's determination to get food and yet, many were the least bit surprised.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughing
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In a second clip, Jayden once again sends his greetings before the mother-son duo wish viewers a merry Christmas before the view pans over to a roaring fireplace.Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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In another shot, the two wish a merry Christmas to the camera.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Brit is giggling in the private bar of a Soho hotel in central London festively decorated with bright red baubles and mistletoe ahead of the holidays.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fulton’s grooves are squirrelly as ever, a haywire riot of laser zaps and giggling güiros, ’60s funk and samba schools, bumblebee Moogs and tumbling congas.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.Holly Garcia, Parents, 31 Dec. 2024
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The musician also passed away on Christmas Day back in 2016, so the jolly time is also somewhat somber for longtime lovers of the artist.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Premier League football is non-stop during the festive season but some players could be about to get Christmas off.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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What's New Egg prices are once again rising across the U.S., as the bird flu plaguing the country lingers on and people get ready to bake for the festive season.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Laughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughing. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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