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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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Perry recalls playing with the family dog as a child while it barked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

I would say Adam had just started the arrest as she barked.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

“What hospital were you born?” the agent barked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025

He reached out to pet Moose but the dog tugged toward Abby and barked at her.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret