hysterics

Example Sentences

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"I remember mum – she was in hysterics, crying."

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Once recovered and breathing properly, one snicker from either of us in remembrance of what had been so funny, and off we would go, falling back into hysterics.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

And in overtime, after he brought the score within one on a touchdown run, Penunuri needed just one more big play — to convert a two-point conversion to send Rio Hondo’s sideline into hysterics.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

As the scene ended, all the women were in hysterics, ribbing each other over how they could better play their parts next time.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

At the exact same time, Tamika and I shouted, “Provolone!” and busted into hysterics.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas