as in roar
a violent shouting
I went to the window to see what the sudden outcry from the street below was about
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Recent Examples of outcry
The online retail processor Shopify blocked sales through the site after an outcry.
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
The bill would take effect on Sept. 1. Lowe, whose district includes parts of Keller ISD that are not in Keller, said this public outcry inspired him to author the bill.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
The 100% clawback policy had sparked an outcry after instances in which beneficiaries were hit with surprise bills that demanded repayment within 30 days.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
The issue also has sparked public outcry, including at a volatile town hall in Coeur d’Alene that made national headlines.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
The bill would take effect on Sept. 1. Lowe, whose district includes parts of Keller ISD that are not in Keller, said this public outcry inspired him to author the bill.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
The 100% clawback policy had sparked an outcry after instances in which beneficiaries were hit with surprise bills that demanded repayment within 30 days.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
The issue also has sparked public outcry, including at a volatile town hall in Coeur d’Alene that made national headlines.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outcry
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcry. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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