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as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cow bellowed for her calf
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a drill instructor bellowing orders at new recruits during basic training
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as in roar
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Recent Examples of bellow
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump bellows loudly, without any resort to the big stick.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Those plans, however, were tossed aside during the early stages of the Bolivarian Socialist Revolution and years of mismanagement and corruption caused production to fall bellow the level of one million barrels per day.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
He’s hauled out of bed to go hunting with his hard-ass, militaristic father Grady (Sam Jaeger), whose bellowing about trying to keep his son safe is almost as frightening as the growling beast that appears to be stalking them.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Parker bellows through the glass of Voss’ oxygen bath pod.
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Ultra Music Festival 2025 roared into its thrilling third-day finale Sunday, as the event celebrated its 25th anniversary in the heart of downtown Miami.—
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And hurricane-force gusts can roar across the base at speeds of up to 125 mph.—
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The proud dad even shared John’s grades, showing screenshots of his 100% test scores in business law while shouting out Hill for their son’s scholastic success.—
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Players swig from beer cans and shout old-timey sayings at one another.—
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Goats in real life are smart, sensitive social creatures who communicate through bleats and body language.—
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Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.—
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Is the relentless trudge through the desert almost over? Will the Gators soon growl once again?—
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Oakey's behavior hilariously mirrors this stereotype, making the comparison all the more entertaining. Dogs, like Oakey, may growl for a variety of reasons.—
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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.—
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Elsewhere, constituents have yelled at Democratic members at town halls, pleading with them to be more forceful in speaking out against Trump.—
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These tantrums may involve kicking, screaming, and stomping.—
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Yet no other sweet treat screams Easter like PEEPS® candy does.—
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Izzie wasn't the only one crying along with the fans.—
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As predicted, most attempts ended in failure, with one participant even making the baby cry.—
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One-take monologues are sliced in half, plot twists pause mid-gasp, and a car chase sequence screeches to a halt.—
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While not functional, the shiny cars served as props for young kids to vape, scroll on their phones, and screech on top of.—
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“Bellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellow. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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