1
as in to scream
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
I yelled to the kids in the backyard that it was time to go home
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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
the crowd gave a yell of approval
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Recent Examples of yell
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
And Steve yells high side, meaning get up on the top of the raft.
—Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
Christina Zdanowicz, CNN, 27 July 2024
Johnny Weissmuller, Tarzan and champion swimmer The actor behind Tarzan’s famous yell, Johnny Weissmuller embodied the beloved Edgar Rice Burroughs character in Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) and 11 subsequent films.
—Rosemary Counter, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2024
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Verb
The spoof video that is played on screens at Trump’s rallies alternates between scenes of intense military training, sometimes with drill sergeants yelling at troops, and scenes depicting what are meant to portray LGBTQ members of the military, each displaying exaggerated feminine affects.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
And Steve yells high side, meaning get up on the top of the raft.
—Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
The team of five rescuers heard a yell for help in the woods.
—Christina Zdanowicz, CNN, 27 July 2024
Johnny Weissmuller, Tarzan and champion swimmer The actor behind Tarzan’s famous yell, Johnny Weissmuller embodied the beloved Edgar Rice Burroughs character in Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) and 11 subsequent films.
—Rosemary Counter, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yell
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When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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He was allowed to be on that train and even to scream.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Encounters with the opposing party erupted in shouting and worse.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The echoes of the audience shouting the lyrics ricocheted off the packed arena's walls.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Other passengers could be heard laughing and shrieking, rightfully so.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Baby Freddy rips his way out, shrieking so loud the windows shatter.Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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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 vinyl decals, featuring salmon crying to get beyond the first of the dams, were wrinkled, the banner itself battle-scarred in places.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The eager crowd squealed and cheered the moment these two beauties—and their supportive boyfriends—stepped into view.Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, the article didn’t mention those extremely annoying crotch rockets (squealing motorcycles of all sizes) that are a true assault on the senses.DP Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 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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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yell. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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