hysterics
Example Sentences
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Frank Drebin, Neeson kept us in hysterics with a stupid-brilliant barrage of surreal wordplay and daffy slapstick.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
"I remember mum – she was in hysterics, crying."
From BBC • May 27, 2025
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
At this point, less than two hours into the trail, members could be spotted at times in hysterics on the floor as they chitchatted with each other.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024
This sends him on a rollicking ride of hysterics that I soon find myself on too.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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