squealed; squealing; squeals
1
: to make a shrill cry or noise
1
: to express with or as if with a squeal
2
: to cause to make a loud shrill noise
squealing the tires
squealer
noun
: a shrill sharp cry or noise
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Examples of squeal in a Sentence
Verb
The car squealed to a stop.
He squealed the tires and drove off.
She squealed to the teacher.
“Let me go,” she squealed.
Noun
She heard the pig's squeals.
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Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, the article didn’t mention those extremely annoying crotch rockets (squealing motorcycles of all sizes) that are a true assault on the senses.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2024
A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Domitian squeals at him, his voice cracking hilariously — Tenax sneaks up from behind and smothers the monarch.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Verb
The eager crowd squealed and cheered the moment these two beauties—and their supportive boyfriends—stepped into view.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, the article didn’t mention those extremely annoying crotch rockets (squealing motorcycles of all sizes) that are a true assault on the senses.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2024
Noun
Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Domitian squeals at him, his voice cracking hilariously — Tenax sneaks up from behind and smothers the monarch.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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“Squeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeal. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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squeal
1 of 2 verb1
: to make a long shrill cry or noise
2
a
: inform sense 2
squealed to the teacher
b
3
: to utter with or as if with a squeal
squealer
noun
squeal
2 of 2 noun
: a long shrill cry or noise
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