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as in shouted
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the mob was baying for revenge
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bayed
Verb
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One final command was shouted by the officer.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026 -
However, Tarabel’s sustainability credentials aren’t shouted about, and future guests might appreciate some in-room information on the steps the hotel is taking to minimize their impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Midwest wind howled throughout the evening, up to nearly 30 mph.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2026
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One big gray ran off a few yards, stopped, and howled.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nabers yelled out, rising from a couch and limping around the room.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Another officer t ased Garcia, who yelled out and stepped further away from the bushes.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His mother attended each graduation and cried.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Anthony also cried and asked officers whether Metcalf would be OK, and asked whether the stabbing could be considered self-defense.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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The families hollered in celebration and got an extra moment for photos once the popemobile stopped so Leo could bless a couple of babies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bayed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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