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

Katherine shrieked and then she giggled and then she pounded her fists against Jonah’s chest.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix