The seagulls circled overhead, their cries echoing through the air.

Meaning: The seagulls flew in circles above me, making sounds that bounced back to me.

Choice of Words: The verb circled describes the circular movement of the seagulls. Overhead suggests their position above the speaker. Cries refers to the sounds made by the seagulls. Echoing implies the repeated and reverberating sound of their cries.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Seagulls squawked loudly, their cries echoing across the beach.
• The seagulls circled overhead, searching for food.
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• The seagulls settled down for the night, their cries fading away.
• Seagulls soared above, their cries like laughter.
• Seagulls soar, wings wide, cries echo in the air.
• The seagulls' cries echoed through the tranquil cove.
• The seagulls cry out, their voices echoing across the waves.
• Seagulls circled above, searching for lunch.
• Hungry seagulls circled above ocean.