yell
verb (used without object)
to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout.
yelling
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present participleof yell.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There are shouts of panic from the Palestinian farmers, yelling for children to get out of the field.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Even when everyone is yelling at me, people will hear what I’m saying.”
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Gold!” he kept yelling, “Gold from the American River!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
“During the playoffs, Dodger Stadium is a tough place to play because it’s 56,000 crazed fans yelling on every play,” said Stan Brooks, an award-winning film producer and longtime season-ticket holder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“This is just like them. They always want to pretend that everything’s normal, that everything’s fine: ‘No, Chip, you didn’t hear anyone yelling last night.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
