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verb

ˈshau̇t How to pronounce shout (audio)
Definition of shoutnext
as in to yell
to speak so as to be heard at a distance well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock

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shout

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noun

as in howl
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion I gave a sudden shout of surprise when the shower abruptly turned ice-cold

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Recent Examples of shout
Verb
Techniques include watching for people covering their ears, finding spaces to talk where no one is shouting over the house audio, letting visitors drive conversations about their comfort levels, and accommodating guests with tools like noise reduction headphones, sunglasses and sensory toys. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025 Maryland basketball observations on Kevin Willard dodging questions, Derik Queen’s popularity and more LeBron James shouts out Baltimore, Derik Queen after Maryland game-winner Where will Orioles finish in 2025? — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
In her speech, Gadot gave a sweet shout out to her daughters and husband Jaron Varsano. — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Phone calls were made and shouts were heard over hedges as moms were informed their offspring would be dining abroad. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shout
  1. yell
  2. cry
  3. scream
  4. holler
  5. shriek
  6. call
  7. squeal
Verb
  • Elsewhere, constituents have yelled at Democratic members at town halls, pleading with them to be more forceful in speaking out against Trump.
    — Riley Beggin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
  • During one of their exchanges, approximately two hours into walking, Haas abruptly got up from her desk and yelled in the student’s face, using swear words, the affidavit said.
    — Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of yell
Verb
  • Izzie wasn't the only one crying along with the fans.
    — Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • As predicted, most attempts ended in failure, with one participant even making the baby cry.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of cry
Noun
  • As for you: keep an ear out for genuine screams and excessive silence.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The truth is, sure—the odd primal scream or rage run probably isn’t gonna hurt ya.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of scream
Verb
  • The two parties have been hollering at third-party candidates ever since Ross Perot and Ralph Nader.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Members have hissed and hollered at Presidents of the opposing party in recent years with casual regularity.
    — Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of holler
Noun
  • Expect to hear the unmistakable wail of a vintage F1 car echoing across the speedway, the guttural roar of classic V8s ripping through gears, and the shriek of modern hypercars proving their worth on the track.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • While studying a rare species whose mating call appears to be the frightening shrieks the team has been hearing in the woods, the pair hired Kodiak (McHale) as their guide.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of shriek
Verb
  • Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.
    — Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of call
Noun
  • Frontman Bryan Garris let out a mighty pig squeal as guest vocalist Poppy thrashed and screamed across the stage, dressed like an even more macabre girl from The Ring.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Listen for a squeal and know that your prank was a success! 20.
    — Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of squeal

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