as in noises
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 outcries
The charges against Comey followed a series of events that have fueled outcries that Trump is improperly politicizing the Justice Department.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
The vocal outcries of small groups of readers on social media were intensified by polarization and algorithm amplification.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Photos on social media showed dozens of bags of Happy Meals dumped outside a restaurant, as well as unclaimed food left sitting idly on self-pick-up tables, prompting public outcries of food wastage.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcries
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Soft-close cabinetry is another staple of 2026 kitchen design, according to the report, a trait that not only aids durability but also prevents jarring noises.—
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Turns out, those crystal bowls and milk glass dishes—both of which made ample clinking noises—were perfect for alerting grandma that little ones were snagging candy before dinner.—
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
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White then nailed a step back 3, drawing more roars, and Jones hit a reverse layup.—
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The year's first full moon is best known as the wolf moon since the howls of wolves were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
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United Methodist leadership with the bishop’s office preached to students, who welcomed the leaders with excited howls.—
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“Outcries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcries. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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