barked

VERB

yelp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cry growl howl snarl yap

STRONG

bay gnarl snap woof yip

WEAK

arf

VERB

shout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clamor cry growl grumble mutter roar snarl yell

STRONG

bawl bellow snap

Example Sentences

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Perry recalls playing with the family dog as a child while it barked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

James barked at Rui Hachimura, who screamed back, ‘What?’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Guard dogs barked in the distance while soldiers monitored the perimeter from watch towers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

I would say Adam had just started the arrest as she barked.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

But even Orion barked, and Danny hoped it was encouraging.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova