shrieked

Example Sentences

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The Bob Baker Marionettes knew their audience very well — the crowd shrieked along to the chorus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"How do you think I feel?... He set me up," he shrieked.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

At the second smaller stage, dancers shrieked as confetti cannons fired simultaneously with a bass drop, glitter falling like shimmering rain.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

“What do you think you’re doing?” shrieked Méndez’s voice behind me.

From Slate • Oct. 28, 2023

“Fox! You’re back! Excellent, just the guy—” As Nine’s eyes rose to Clare’s face, he shrieked and fell backward, releasing his grip on the bulging satchel.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman