1
as in to roar
to make a long loud deep noise or cry
the cow bellowed for her calf
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2
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a drill instructor bellowing orders at new recruits during basic training
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Recent Examples of bellow
Harri Weber, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
The buffalo bellows with rage — but the peaceful hippo just feeds and sleeps.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
Related article With swastika flags and bellowed slurs, neo-Nazi marchers strode through Columbus.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
The item joins a mint-green stove, bellows sweeper, sausage grinder, wringer washing machine and other appliances — all with cards that bear the names of the pieces' donors or makers.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Sep. 2024
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Or just a dull roar, bellowing 93 million miles away?
—Harri Weber, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
The buffalo bellows with rage — but the peaceful hippo just feeds and sleeps.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
Related article With swastika flags and bellowed slurs, neo-Nazi marchers strode through Columbus.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
The item joins a mint-green stove, bellows sweeper, sausage grinder, wringer washing machine and other appliances — all with cards that bear the names of the pieces' donors or makers.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellow
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Westview then roared ahead to a 27-10 lead early in the second quarter.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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The crowd erupted when the public address announcer roared her name as pyrotechnics sparkled behind her, then Pauley Pavilion’s lower bowl did it once more when Chiles nailed her final pass for a team-high 9.950 in floor exercise and a meet-best 49.500 rotation score.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Jason shouted, fired up, as the younger Kelce cackled.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Police received multiple reports related to juveniles consuming alcohol, noise, obscenities being shouted, and more, according to Florida Today, part of USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nor is there evidence, much as Trump’s supporters bleat otherwise, that Biden or DOJ influenced the Georgia racketeering charges or the Manhattan case, which was under investigation before either the president or District Attorney Alvin Bragg were elected.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2024
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Other severely anxious pets may growl or even attack other unfamiliar people or animals in a fear response.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025
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Darren McGavin growling his way through the flight!—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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Europe has long been working against any Darwinist instincts, spending the past several years trying to wedge its head inside the mouth of the lion while their own people yell at them to stop.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Though there was no damage to either car, a crowd of at least 10 Turks soon gathered, yelling at Hiba.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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While being average maybe does not quite scream iconic Survivor player at full volume, perhaps that is exactly the point.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Read Next National Deputies rush to save screaming kids trapped outside burning Colorado home.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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Gomez cries in video reacting to Donald Trump's immigration orders Other celebrities also came to Gomez's defense after being met with an onslaught of backlash.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a survey of 3,000 U.S. adults with children ages 14 and under, Care.com found that most parents are losing sleep (90%), crying (80% overall and 90% of moms), feeling a sense of dread (75%), and experiencing health issues (71%).—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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The jungle struck up its evening symphony: the sweet chittering of insects, the distant bellowing of monkeys, the occasional screech of a kite.—
Charlie Cordero,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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But as the race against former President Trump screeches into its final week, joy has taken the back seat.—
David Lauter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2024
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“Bellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellow. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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