as in to shriek
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the mud-splattered bystanders were shrilling with outrage at the inconsiderate motorist
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as in shrieking
having a high musical pitch or range
the shrill sound of a policeman's whistle
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Recent Examples of shrill
Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s increasingly shrill brand of Hindu nationalism has inflamed religious animosity within the country.
—Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 9 June 2022
William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
In California’s 2016 U.S. Senate race, Harris again met an opponent who toiled selflessly on her behalf—in this case, Representative Loretta Sanchez, who capped a shrill and aggrieved debate performance by dabbing after her closing statement.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
Sonically, Levi’s first film is equal parts shrill and echoey.
—Samantha Hissong, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2021
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Verb
This device is very loud and shrill when operating.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s increasingly shrill brand of Hindu nationalism has inflamed religious animosity within the country.
—Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 9 June 2022
Adjective
Sound came out of her throat of its own accord, providing shrill accompaniment to Art’s assault.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
In California’s 2016 U.S. Senate race, Harris again met an opponent who toiled selflessly on her behalf—in this case, Representative Loretta Sanchez, who capped a shrill and aggrieved debate performance by dabbing after her closing statement.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
Noun
The sudden shrill is as jarring as the sound of breaking glass and does equal damage to the video call’s momentum.
—Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
Sonically, Levi’s first film is equal parts shrill and echoey.
—Samantha Hissong, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2021
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Other passengers could be heard laughing and shrieking, rightfully so.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Baby Freddy rips his way out, shrieking so loud the windows shatter.Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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When threatened, this gecko can open that mouth and emit a blood-curdling scream.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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One of them manages to bend her face into a consoling smile that might as well be a Munch scream.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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The eager crowd squealed and cheered the moment these two beauties—and their supportive boyfriends—stepped into view.Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
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Now imagine the screech of a needle being dragged across vinyl, then swivel 180 degrees to think of the exact opposite.Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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That’s where Fairfield’s mixes came in, allowing the dragons to chirp, screech, sigh, sing, or laugh.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Billions in trade came to a screeching halt at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports after members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) began walking off the job after 12:01 a.m. ET on October 1.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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But in the midst of her meteoric rise, Levesque’s commercial success came to a screeching halt when disputes at her label, Blackground Records, forced her into musical limbo for nearly a decade.Erin McMullen, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
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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
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There was a slight squeak on the hinges when adjusting the fit, but that would probably disappear with just a little use.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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When Stutz spoke again, his voice was weak and high-pitched, all the vitality drained out of it.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 30 July 2024
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But the sound was really high-pitched and sounded more like an anxious small dog.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Oct. 2024
Noun
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My Method Actor scatters luminous beads of sound design into a writhing body of hooks and vocal lines—sometimes murmured, others chanted, all interspersed with that trademark Yanya flourish that sounds like a sigh rising to a yelp.Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2024
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As their feet trot toward the center of the room, Mr. Laverty lets out a yelp of joy, for what is work without play?Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2024
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“Shrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrill. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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