shriek

Example Sentences

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She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A shriek broke the dawn on the savannah, followed by more screeches and the rustle of branches: The wild Fongoli chimps were bidding each other good morning in the dry, scraggly Sahel.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Children shriek with delight from the new playground at the Palisades Recreation Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

The latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors has taken place, and all we're talking about is which celebrity can shriek the best.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Whistling fireworks shriek across the sky, long tails of light streaking behind them like shooting stars.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day