hysterics

Example Sentences

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James called and said she was "in hysterics" and believed it had been a traffic accident.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

As the scene ended, all the women were in hysterics, ribbing each other over how they could better play their parts next time.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Once again, they seem to be hoping our warnings are mere hysterics.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2024

I’m not going to get whipped up into hysterics because someone is lying to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023

At the exact same time, Tamika and I shouted, “Provolone!” and busted into hysterics.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas