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yelped

NOUN
short, high cry
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“Favoritism?” the mother is said to have yelped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

She yelped out and jumped up and down and attentively watched the speech.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

He yelped at the microphone as though it was about to attack him, then he lilted, eyes closed, like a crooner.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

Rex and the other dogs barked, yelped and whined during the ceremony, more eager to play for each other than get their badges as they tugged at their handlers’ leashes.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

He yelped as he fell, except he never hit the ground.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon



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