exclaim
verb (used without object)
to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.
exclaims
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present tense formof exclaim (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“It’s my very own Stanford Prison Experiment!” she exclaims, in a typically baffling attempt at lighthearted dialogue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Frank is here with us,” Dudamel exclaims about the architect, who died in December and with whom he had become close.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
"I didn't know it was a comedy at first," exclaims the Irish actor.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Napoleon exclaims during an extended instance of flatulence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
“Don’t eat people?” the lad’s incredulous father exclaims at one point.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
