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barked

VERB

yelp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cry growl howl snarl yap

STRONG

bay gnarl snap woof yip

WEAK

arf

VERB

shout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clamor cry growl grumble mutter roar snarl yell

STRONG

bawl bellow snap

Example Sentences

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James barked at Rui Hachimura, who screamed back, ‘What?’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

They began by fixing the pictures of some of the missing to lamp posts, the sound of their tape tearing across the noise of neighbourhood dogs which barked aggressively when they passed by homes.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Guard dogs barked in the distance while soldiers monitored the perimeter from watch towers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

“I want you to realize that that dog that hasn’t barked is Trump,” Epstein wrote.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

“Okay,” Natalie said as Churro circled them and barked.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz