- present tense form of exclaim (3rd person singular).
exclaims
Example Sentences
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"Hey, I know you!" exclaims Paul McCartney, gripping my hand as we walk into his office in central London.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
“The sky is the limit,” Handler exclaims with the boundless enthusiasm that is said to have won over the orchestra and the administration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
“You should have seen the blood!” one character, Jack, exclaims the first time he kills a wild hog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
"The hardest thing was sculpting his hair. Holy shmoly! Oi yoi yoi!" he exclaims.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
When the ‘ukulele is safely zipped into its case again, Pua moves up three rows to the next empty seat. The one next to me. “Boys!” she exclaims.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
