ululated

Definition of ululatednext
past tense of ululate
as in howled
to make a long loud mournful sound Arab women ululating with grief

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Verb
  • The Midwest wind howled throughout the evening, up to nearly 30 mph.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
  • One big gray ran off a few yards, stopped, and howled.
    Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • None of them screamed commercial hit.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Ululated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ululated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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