exclaim
verb (used without object)
to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.
exclaiming
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present participleof exclaim.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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To prove that point, Sugarman asked Spelling to send her a photo of the current state of her home, then exclaiming, “Oh, it’s not good,” when she saw the image.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 20, 2026
But Warner had to explain somehow its decision Tuesday to resume talks after closing the bidding weeks ago, exclaiming to shareholders and the public that Netflix’s offer was superior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
That video was followed by Ukrainian footage showing a laughing soldier pointing at the burning wreckage and exclaiming: "They've hit my wooden tank!"
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2025
An animated clip of Arthur’s sister D.W. on her bike followed a week later, exclaiming, “We ride at dawn for PBS . . . Who’s riding with us?”
From Salon ● May 18, 2025
McWhorter figured it was another prank phone call, exclaiming, "Yesterday, Napoleon called!"
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
