scream for

verb

screamed for; screaming for; screams for
informal
1
: to demand or need (something)
People are screaming for news about the virus.
These policies just scream out for reform.
2
: to be very suitable or appropriate for (something)
Hot summer days like this just scream for ice cream and visits to the pool.

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In her attempt to get away, the woman stumbled and injured her leg, screaming for help the whole time, police said. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The woman managed to fire a single shot before screaming for help and fleeing to a neighbor's house, officials said. — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The result looks understated yet eye-catching—precisely because long nails usually scream for an elaborate manicure. — Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026 The victim ran away screaming for help, injuring her leg during the ordeal, Smith said. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scream for

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“Scream for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scream%20for. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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