as in cries
a sudden short emotional utterance
a chorus of angry interjections greeted the announcement that our flight would be delayed
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Recent Examples of interjections
The rest were reactions and questions and interjections of shock.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
Having been friends and collaborators for over two decades, the group's conversations are lively and filled with excited interjections, ultimately leading to agreement.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Neither leader appeared frustrated, and there were no remarks or interjections from any of the other officials in the room.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Scoffs could be heard at points on both sides and multiple audience members made loud, sometimes profane interjections at various assertions from Walton, Kennedy and Suarez.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Different interjections can send slightly different signals.
—Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Further, our species uses interjections to express emotions.
—Katarzyna Pisanski, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2025
Those harsh, swelling wails of warning become the film’s punctuating sonic motif — in stark contrast to the buoyant, babbling vocal interjections of Alexey Shmurak’s unexpected a cappella score, a literal chorus of humanity amid the chaos.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
Adams, who graduated from Oakland University with a degree in harpsichord composition, was known for blending a variety of musical styles with calming, cozy interjections that cemented her presence on radios across southwestern Michigan.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interjections
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Demonstrations have included cries in support of the shah, something that could bring a death sentence in the past but now underlines the anger fueling the protests that began over Iran’s ailing economy.—
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Demonstrations have included cries in support of the shah, something that could bring a death sentence in the past but now underlines the anger fueling the protests that began over Iran’s ailing economy.—
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His popularity in other corners was evident in an October appearance on The View, in which cohost Whoopi Goldberg had to reprimand the audience for shouting out too many supportive exclamations.—
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Chung has rabbits, including Junie, a mini rex, the softest breed of rabbit, whose pillowy, ultra-silky fur draws exclamations of amazed delight from those who touch her.—
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There would be no third consecutive title, no hoisting of the championship cup over heads, no giddy laughter or shouts of joy.—
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Other shouts will inevitably go out to The Strawberry next door to Newcastle United or The Colliery Tavern beside Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.—
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About his screams to the crowd.—
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Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.—
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After all, science says regular ejaculations are healthy.—
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“Interjections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interjections. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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