- present participle of scream.
screaming
Example Sentences
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"There was a woman, she was screaming for help to get her out of the rubble. She was having trouble breathing and told us that there are more people over there," the 30-year-old told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Trying to open a can of sardines could’ve gravely injured them had the twins not gotten into a screaming match in the process.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
The children were screaming and crying, but the family kept walking, she added.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
I had a team of people screaming at me to be sensible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
That roused her quicker than even the smelliest smelling salts could have, and she chased the twins ’round the room while screaming, “Mama! Mama!”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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