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Examples of yell in a Sentence
Verb
We saw people yelling for help.
I heard someone yelling my name.
The crowd was yelling wildly.
Noun
the crowd gave a yell of approval
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Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Boundaries may include topics of conversation that are not to be discussed — like someone’s political views or parenting choices — or behavioral expectations, like asking a family member not to drink or yell in your presence.
—Fortesa Latifi, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Brendan Le, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
While Park spoke with co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos about growing up and going to college in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Gad was shown sneaking up behind her — and letting out a yell that caused the actress to jump out of her seat and scream.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Josh diplomatically cheers for both sides, and Michele yells at him for supporting someone who is working against her.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Boundaries may include topics of conversation that are not to be discussed — like someone’s political views or parenting choices — or behavioral expectations, like asking a family member not to drink or yell in your presence.
—Fortesa Latifi, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Millie’s famous yell was eventually heard in schoolyards across the country.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
While Park spoke with co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos about growing up and going to college in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Gad was shown sneaking up behind her — and letting out a yell that caused the actress to jump out of her seat and scream.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yell. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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yell
1 of 2 verb1
: to utter a loud cry, scream, or shout
2
: to give a cheer usually as part of a crowd
yeller
noun
yell
2 of 2 noun2
: a cheer used especially in schools or colleges to encourage athletic teams
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