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as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction
screaming headlines about the latest showbiz scandal
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
a screaming picture of everyone making silly faces
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge
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as in laughing
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 complaining
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 screaming
Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
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There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
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Jayden Daniels took home the Heisman Trophy last season after a sensational career at LSU, his dual-threat ability set the standard for excellence, and this year's finalists will aim to live up to that legacy.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mbappe scored a sensational goal against Atalanta in the Champions League inside 10 minutes on Tuesday, but then asked to be brought off 25 later.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Watch out for appearances from awesome real-life funny people like Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza in this super-funny-yet-super-sad gem.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Remus said the family is leaning into God to cope with the tragedy — along with being OK with laughter when remembering happy or funny moments.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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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
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After the audience, Jost and Che all stopped laughing, Jost read the final lines.Adam B. Vary, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
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There's no word on whether the lights are imported from Italy, or if the neighborhood has its own Todd and Margo complaining about the wet carpet.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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As suburban sprawl pushed cities farther and farther out, that land became more valuable for shopping centers and warehouses while neighbors began complaining of the noise from the thundering, angry bark of the stock-car engines.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The meat tasted like juicy strips of chicken breast.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ensemble cast’s comedic gifts also get a fine showcase throughout thanks to some snappy banter and amusing physical comedy — and some exciting car chases, too.Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The surrealist, comedic drama stars Torres and Tilda Swinton as an aspiring toymaker and an eccentric art critic who find problematic soulmates in each other.Elaina Patton, NBC 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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Stop whining about female TV anchor’s hair and clothing.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Spoiled Alabama fans whining about their THREE-loss team not getting an invitation to the College Football Playoff is like listening to Warren Buffett complain about not getting a senior discount.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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