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
Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Neely was allegedly yelling at other subway passengers about being hungry when Penny approached him from behind and placed him in a chokehold.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024
For 40 years, his fans constantly begged him to repeat his trademark Tarzan yell.
—David O. Stewart, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
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Verb
Neely, who was homeless at the time, boarded a subway car at the Second Avenue stop and was described by witnesses as yelling and moving erratically when Penny put Neely in a chokehold, which prosecutors alleged lasted for six minutes, according to officials.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Neely was allegedly yelling at other subway passengers about being hungry when Penny approached him from behind and placed him in a chokehold.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
On the ninth one, Richardson slammed her left foot on the ground over the finish line and let out a yell.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024
For 40 years, his fans constantly begged him to repeat his trademark Tarzan yell.
—David O. Stewart, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yell
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This mix of bright green, blue, pink, and pink in a chrome finish by celebrity nail artist Britney Tokyo just screams NYE party.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Over nearly 24 hours on July 4, 2022, Santiago heard muffled thuds and screams from the adjacent cell.Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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There appeared to be some Mangione supporters present; one woman appeared to be crying during the hearing.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mostly, Coleman is there for whenever someone needs to talk — or cry — with a trusted confidant.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 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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These bites of heaven get a double layer of cheesy goodness that's enough to make a Southern crowd holler.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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On Thursday, Wallace could be heard hollering alerts, other defensive backs were calling out coverages and defensive linemen were jawing back and forth with Tennessee’s front.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yell. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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