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as in screamed
to cry out loudly and emotionally
yelled with fear when the speeding car veered onto the crowded sidewalk
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as in shouted
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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Recent Examples of yelled
Nabers yelled out, rising from a couch and limping around the room.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Another officer t ased Garcia, who yelled out and stepped further away from the bushes.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
My daughter had a gun placed in her face by an individual who looked like a police officer, had a vehicle that looked like a police vehicle, yelled 'this is police,' license plate said 'police' on it.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The student says she was yelled at, called a derogatory name and had the teacher's hands placed on her neck.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
At one point, a social studies teacher stood up from the crowd and yelled that the merger was an affront to Democracy before leaving the room.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite the punishments, Mexico fans yelled the slur again at Qatar 2022 during matches against Poland and Saudi Arabia.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In the video, Cardi B yelled at the top of her voice, threatening to cancel her concert.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The video also shows the man being slammed into glass bottles, yelled at and dragged across the floor before he is ultimately handcuffed and taken into an ambulance, the Times reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Another officer t ased Garcia, who yelled out and stepped further away from the bushes.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
My daughter had a gun placed in her face by an individual who looked like a police officer, had a vehicle that looked like a police vehicle, yelled 'this is police,' license plate said 'police' on it.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The student says she was yelled at, called a derogatory name and had the teacher's hands placed on her neck.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
At one point, a social studies teacher stood up from the crowd and yelled that the merger was an affront to Democracy before leaving the room.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite the punishments, Mexico fans yelled the slur again at Qatar 2022 during matches against Poland and Saudi Arabia.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In the video, Cardi B yelled at the top of her voice, threatening to cancel her concert.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The video also shows the man being slammed into glass bottles, yelled at and dragged across the floor before he is ultimately handcuffed and taken into an ambulance, the Times reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yelled
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Mostly left off the list were Washington’s supporters — who loudly screamed and chanted in the gallery.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Everything about his presence screamed that rebuilding this bridge at record speed carried intense political weight for him.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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One final command was shouted by the officer.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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Pulido told the crowd, before scratching his signature onto the brim and handing it to Jimena, who pumped it in the air and shrieked with joy.—
Jesús Rodríguez,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Bob Baker Marionettes knew their audience very well — the crowd shrieked along to the chorus.—
Rebecca Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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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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Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 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
Cite this Entry
“Yelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yelled. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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