shriek
noun
a loud, sharp, shrill cry.
are shrieking
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present progressiveof shriek.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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One student volunteer looks on the verge of tears while others are shrieking or singing.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2020
The unseen bats are shrieking, evidently enraged at the intrusion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2013
Twenty feet in front of Vicki, high on the concrete platform, Bridey, Veva and Dianne are shrieking with excitement.
From Time Magazine Archive
People are shrieking “Rat! Rat!” and “Get it out of here!” and things like that.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
When I toggle my view to show the audience in the Tokyo Dome, they are shrieking his name and waving glowing batons frantically.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
