exclaim

verb

ik-ˈsklām How to pronounce exclaim (audio)
Definition of exclaimnext
as in to shout
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling the whole team exclaimed with one voice, "We won!"

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Recent Examples of exclaim Lee, 31, exclaimed, and the pair, mere moments after meeting, snapped a selfie as Gonzalez, 28, presented his Korean bulgogi beef quesadilla to the camera with a grin. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 When the buzzer rang, fans didn’t want to leave the arena, staying to cheer and exclaim. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 King exclaimed, barely able to get the words out through laughter. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Jean exclaimed at the top of her speech. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclaim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclaim
  1. shout
  2. roar
Verb
  • This is good news for us end and footnotes fans (shout out to David Foster Wallace, Nicholson Baker, and the Folger editions of Shakespeare).
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In one shot, a beardless Jason is in the center of a teammate huddle, seemingly shouting at the top of his lungs.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of shout
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  • Videos of the flooding obtained by ABC News show a roaring Colorado River as mudflows and debris from metal structures are seen floating down the river.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The jumpers climbed into the belly of a maroon-and-white jumpship as its propellers began to whir and then roar.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of roar

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“Exclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclaim. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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