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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
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
As Rayan began screaming, al-Ajeen, whose family has long farmed in the area, picked up his son and began walking again.
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Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The product is screaming about problems instead of demonstrating control.
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Salim Gheewalla,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Morning classes were conducted in herbology, learning about items like a Calcutta screaming rose, and a chomping cabbage, with teeth.
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Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Jorge Rodríguez said there were no reports of additional damage, but the latest aftershock sent residents in the capital, Caracas, screaming into the streets.
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Juan Pablo Arraez,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Conrad then began yelling and screaming at Rob, calling him terrible names.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
An open 911 line allowed dispatchers to hear gunshots and people screaming inside the building.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The crowd claps and cheers, screaming wildly when Buteau drops it rather politely before strutting with Peppermint to their seats on stage.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Verb
The couple’s relationship began with a friendship bracelet and a podcast shout-out in July 2023, and by September Swift was screaming profanities in support of her new favorite football player.
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Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
As Rayan began screaming, al-Ajeen, whose family has long farmed in the area, picked up his son and began walking again.
—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The product is screaming about problems instead of demonstrating control.
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Salim Gheewalla,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Morning classes were conducted in herbology, learning about items like a Calcutta screaming rose, and a chomping cabbage, with teeth.
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Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Jorge Rodríguez said there were no reports of additional damage, but the latest aftershock sent residents in the capital, Caracas, screaming into the streets.
—
Juan Pablo Arraez,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Conrad then began yelling and screaming at Rob, calling him terrible names.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
An open 911 line allowed dispatchers to hear gunshots and people screaming inside the building.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The crowd claps and cheers, screaming wildly when Buteau drops it rather politely before strutting with Peppermint to their seats on stage.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
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The small island nation made its World Cup debut this year with a sensational game against Spain, one of the countries considered a favorite to win the tournament.
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In the evenings we were treated to sensational auroral displays.
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Watching improv is reliably funny because performers work without a script.
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But figuring out how to do all that while being funny at the same time?
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Raph and Grant keep tasting wasabi Oreos, with Raph shrieking and Grant grimacing.
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The dark cellos of Guðnadóttir chop and grind, and Washington—shrieking, swiping, maddened at the air—flees into the forest, a disappearing uniform.
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There are companies creating life-like avatars that can fill in for you in virtual meetings, nodding at the right time and laughing when someone tells a joke.
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On April 24, 2022, the model shared a cute candid of themselves on Instagram, leaning into one another and laughing.
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But John Healey stepped down as defense secretary this month after complaining that Starmer was not moving fast enough to meet the target.
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Still, some users are complaining online.
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An adventure with worms, good fat juicy old-time earthworms, moist and sexy and leaving their mucus on you.
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And last but not least, this fun and juicy rom-com is another delightful offering from Lily Chu — an audio darling whose Audible editions are narrated by Hamilton alum Philippa Soo.
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The aliens will be voiced by British comedic actors Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou.
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His specific visual language — off-kilter, comedic, collaborative — scored him legions of fans.
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Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit.
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There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble.
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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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