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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Meanwhile, the detained man is seen lying on the street yelling for help in Spanish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Thousands of people yelling anti-fascist slogans had marched in Orleans on Saturday against the congress.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
“So this is me yelling at people all weekend. That’s as Bostonian as you can get.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
There are shouts of panic from the Palestinian farmers, yelling for children to get out of the field.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The giant apparently didn’t like Jack’s yelling, though, as it began to wiggle its fingers back and forth.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
