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howls

  • plural
    of howl.
    howl
    verb (used without object)
    to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
  • present tense form
    of howl (3rd person singular).
    howl
    verb (used without object)
    to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.

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Loudspeakers at O-World, which has been closed to visitors since Neukgu's escape, have been blaring wolf howls and park announcements - the ones that Neukgu grew up listening to.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

"I assume full responsibility for this defeat," an ashen-faced Jospin announced, bowing out of politics to howls of dismay from supporters.

From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026

But the response that drew howls was to someone who said he had invested in all of Palihapitiya’s SPACs.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026

Karen howls in a video Kaley posted to Instagram as a teenager.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

More yips, and then it’s like a rock band of coyotes, filling the entire park with yips and howls.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz