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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it
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as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room
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Recent Examples of holler
Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Those hills and hollers are very important to me in so many ways.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
The way Maniscalco hollered and lunged during the bit had the audience in stitches.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
While Matson’s parents moved him and his brother from the hollers of West Virginia to Cincinnati at age five — his grandfather, George, was raised in destitute poverty.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Those hills and hollers are very important to me in so many ways.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
But visitors can do other kinds of hooting and hollering at Aspen Highlands, one of the four mountains that make up the Aspen Snowmass area (the others are Aspen, Buttermilk, and Snowmass), all skiable under a single lift pass.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
The way Maniscalco hollered and lunged during the bit had the audience in stitches.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holler
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Finally, a special shout out to a theater facing hard times.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
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During his acceptance speech, the actor made sure to give a sweet shout out to his wife.Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Reports of this plan were toasted by professional cynics with a similar whine.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
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Mamet is the series’ comic highlight, ping-ponging between tantrums, whines and sickly-sweet pleas with the volatility of an overgrown toddler; Jackson’s Misia receives these outbursts with an obeisance that is eventually pushed to the point of breaking.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
Verb
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Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The late-night show cut to footage of Trump speaking at his rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and complaining about people like Rep. Adam Schiff.Michaela Zee, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
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Earlier testimony ended with the key witness yelling at the attorney following a line of questioning about what Weber did after his shift on Feb. 13, 2017.Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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As diners dip into the salty pat of butter before them, the room goes silent save for an occasional moan.The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
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In that study, both sexes reported their symptoms equally and exhibited the same amount of moans and complaints.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
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When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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He was allowed to be on that train and even to scream.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is a real bummer for Schmitt’s BFF, Helm, who cries even as Schmitt promises to FaceTime during their favorite trash-TV shows.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The breakup left Marissa visibly heartbroken, as she was seen crying on the floor. Season 7 of Love Is Blind season 7 is now streaming on Netflix.Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Musicians must become actors playing roles, hollering certain motifs and muttering others.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Inside the hall, the audience took care to still its usual soundtrack of muttering, shuffling, coughing, and snoring.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Holler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holler. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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