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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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David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
One mother told me that, by the end of every self-tape, her child has yelled at her at least once.
—Lauren Hilgers, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Sharp helped Perry get elected to the coveted post of yell leader, and Perry managed Sharp's campaign for student president.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 1 July 2024
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Verb
The men yelled and waved a flashlight, but the other vessel didn’t respond or change course.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
One mother told me that, by the end of every self-tape, her child has yelled at her at least once.
—Lauren Hilgers, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
It’s generally accepted that a loud yell while, or even before a player is hitting a ball is a disruption.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Sharp helped Perry get elected to the coveted post of yell leader, and Perry managed Sharp's campaign for student president.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 1 July 2024
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“Yell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yell. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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