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as in talking
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
that stool pigeon squealed to the police about the whole smuggling operation
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the child squealed with frustration
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as in screaming
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
hoped that a DVD player in the backseat would keep the kids from squealing about long car rides
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Recent Examples of squealing
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Visceral sounds of gyaaaaaaa (ギャアアアアア) convey squealing tires, while turbo blow-off valves let out a sweet doa (ドア).
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Or is Emily Flippen to blame for all of this for squealing to Rizo that Dee told her about his idol?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Every moment of euphoria is obfuscated by distortion, every pop impulse is undercut by squealing dissonance.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Something’s always smoking or squealing with these boys, huh?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Someone was squealing and crying at the same time, as if caught in a trap.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Someone must have been squealing.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
The adults settle into seats facing each other while children from different families run behind them, squealing, playing, crying.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Visceral sounds of gyaaaaaaa (ギャアアアアア) convey squealing tires, while turbo blow-off valves let out a sweet doa (ドア).
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Or is Emily Flippen to blame for all of this for squealing to Rizo that Dee told her about his idol?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Every moment of euphoria is obfuscated by distortion, every pop impulse is undercut by squealing dissonance.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Something’s always smoking or squealing with these boys, huh?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Someone was squealing and crying at the same time, as if caught in a trap.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Someone must have been squealing.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squealing
Adjective
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The chaos is still an acceptable price to pay for Birney’s expertly offputting performance, a shrill mania that gets increasingly comic over time.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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My issue is that over the years, my massage therapist has started talking to me more and more during the massage session and occasionally talks to me the entire session.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Richter’s grand slam Tuesday against Tinley Park ended with plenty of screaming and high-fives at home plate.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Any passengers not knocked out during the chaos or sucked out into the sky are generally screaming and grabbing for oxygen masks while Captain Rich makes a futile announcement about the importance of not panicking.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s a reason why strident partisans like Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton and progressives Tom Steyer and Katie Porter have consistently placed high in the polls, while moderates like Becerra, his frenemy Antonio Villaraigosa and San Jose mayor Matt Mahan have lagged.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Removing strident nationalism, plus stable EU relations, a contrast with Orban’s tenure, will assist the nation’s economy.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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And the offense did just enough, squeaking past the Steelers and Patriots.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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After squeaking out one-run victories over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday and Sunday – games that taxed the bullpen and stressed their fans – this one was comfortable from the fourth inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The confrontation, which involved Jokic pushing McDaniels and yelling at Julius Randle, led to an ejection.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Heard some screams, plates, glasses, silverware hitting the ground, and then everybody was yelling, get down.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, Super Mario Galaxy is hardly complaining about coming in second ruling the roost for weeks, since it’s now focused on becoming the first film of the year to join the billion-dollar club after finishing Sunday with a global total of $871 million.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The dog-waste donnybrook was similar to another recent clash in Brooklyn that saw a 75-year-old grandmother jumped and beaten for complaining that a dog walker was not cleaning up the pooch’s poop.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Squealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squealing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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