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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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
This whole interaction — the way Paul isn’t exactly scared to hand over an envelope with less than $80,000, the way Mikey is dismayed to learn that Lydia sold her piano — still screams to me that there is some type of personal relationship between these two guys.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
The screams eventually reach a crescendo, as video shows the shrieks getting gradually louder and louder until the group stopped.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Verb
People behind them are talking about the baby screaming.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
This whole interaction — the way Paul isn’t exactly scared to hand over an envelope with less than $80,000, the way Mikey is dismayed to learn that Lydia sold her piano — still screams to me that there is some type of personal relationship between these two guys.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
This has been happening throughout the Broadway run, with screams during the balcony scene and audible reactions to the line readings.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
The screams eventually reach a crescendo, as video shows the shrieks getting gradually louder and louder until the group stopped.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scream
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Candiace is building a family of her own, and chose to pursue that journey in an environment where she was not constantly triggered into a shrieking emotional mess at each conflict.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
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That stage when your child shrieking and hitting motorcycle decibel levels throughout the day is just a whole different level than leaving full milk cups at the table — as annoying and wasteful as that is.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Mar. 2024
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Those laughing, loving Brooklyn Nolans struggle with poverty and malnutrition.Perri Klass, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the gallery of snaps shared by the reality star, the kids laugh with their mom and siblings, make funny faces at the camera and even pose for some solo shots.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The prevailing wisdom was: If you’re not seriously injured, no need to complain.Marina Khidekel, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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In many American cities, this perpetuates a cycle by pushing people into surrounding neighborhoods, which causes housed residents to complain more, which leads to more sweeps.Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 27 Dec. 2024
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The comments are a hoot FBI text message warning: What to know about keeping your information safe The use of AI in higher education has received pushback from some due to concerns surrounding academic integrity and privacy.Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Driving The 2024 Subaru BRZ tS Between its sprightly power, low curb weight and inherently great chassis, this top-spec BRZ was an absolute hoot to drive.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Case in point: their squealing delight at dying as if they’ve been let into the sickest after-hours club in history.Graham Techler, Vulture, 28 June 2024
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Any coffee lover will squeal when opening a box of Flur glassware.Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the latest edition, Nicole Kidman and her interview partner, Zendaya, giggle and swap leading-lady stories, all with the purpose of Kidman going home with some major street cred.Michael Savio, Vulture, 13 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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Stop whining about female TV anchor’s hair and clothing.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Dodgers Plaschke: Baseball fans can whine, but there’s nothing wrong with the way the Dodgers are winning Dec. 4, 2024 The Dodgers, honestly, didn’t do much during the meetings besides accepting congratulations for their World Series championship.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Cherries ran riot at Old Trafford, leaving fans questioning everything from the lineup to the tactics.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Washington was 90% Black and 10% Latino and enrollment had plummeted in the wake of the Watts riots and the school system’s voluntary integration, which sent South L.A. students to campuses in the San Fernando Valley.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Scream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scream. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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