as in to yell
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock
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as in howl
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold
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Recent Examples of shout
Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke left the stage during a concert Wednesday after a member of the audience shouted about Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Axe held high, furry mouth stretched into a mighty shout, King Durin leaps at the Balrog.
—Hayden Mears, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Witnesses said Neely was shouting about being willing to die or go to jail and making sudden movements.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke left the stage during a concert Wednesday after a member of the audience shouted about Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
Moments later, with Tatis and Profar on first and second, Machado struck out, after which Flaherty appeared to shout a profane taunt at him that led to shouts from both dugouts.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Axe held high, furry mouth stretched into a mighty shout, King Durin leaps at the Balrog.
—Hayden Mears, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shout
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Josh diplomatically cheers for both sides, and Michele yells at him for supporting someone who is working against her.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Boundaries may include topics of conversation that are not to be discussed — like someone’s political views or parenting choices — or behavioral expectations, like asking a family member not to drink or yell in your presence.Fortesa Latifi, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
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This is a real bummer for Schmitt’s BFF, Helm, who cries even as Schmitt promises to FaceTime during their favorite trash-TV shows.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The breakup left Marissa visibly heartbroken, as she was seen crying on the floor. Season 7 of Love Is Blind season 7 is now streaming on Netflix.Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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When threatened, this gecko can open that mouth and emit a blood-curdling scream.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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At that moment, a couple outside taking videos of water pooling on the road heard Westfield’s screams.Emma Tucker, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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Cheers erupt at the news, and alone in an interrogation room, Curtis hollers to ask what’s going on.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But shortly thereafter, Jasmine, his wife, hollered at me and said DOOM wanted everything to move forward according to plan.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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But the most offensive performance of the film belongs to Amy Adams, who shrieks, squeals, and flails through scene after dreadful scene.Sarah Jones, Vulture, 15 July 2024
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Olivia recorded the sounds of panicked journalists and attendees alike huddled along the press riser and bicycle racks separating us, the shrieks of scared children, and, realized only upon listening many times since, the sound of those around Corey Comperatore yelling for assistance.Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2024
Verb
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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
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023
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Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Domitian squeals at him, his voice cracking hilariously — Tenax sneaks up from behind and smothers the monarch.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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“Shout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shout. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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