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as in to talk
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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2
as in to shriek
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the child squealed with frustration
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as in to complain
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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as in screech
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Recent Examples of squeal
Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
But seeing my son squeal over those ribbons of orange tickets streaming out was delightful.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 26 Dec. 2024
Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
On cue, the door behind the Canada international squeals, announcing Brighton manager Dario Vidosic’s arrival.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Verb
So many sounds emerge, subtle things: drills, squealing, buzzing, vocal loops, along with guitar solos, shimmering guitar melodies, riffs, accents, and additional, complimentary guitar lines draped on top of each other.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
But seeing my son squeal over those ribbons of orange tickets streaming out was delightful.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
The associate principal clarinetist, Ben Adler, led the opening upward squeal with exultant sassiness, setting the tone for a high-spirited romp that brought grins to the faces of many onstage.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
On cue, the door behind the Canada international squeals, announcing Brighton manager Dario Vidosic’s arrival.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeal
Verb
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In photos obtained by Page Six, Affleck and Garner appeared to be in good spirits — laughing and talking — while at a paintball park in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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You’re not supposed to engage in any activity that involves noise, including talking to others.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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Regardless, prominent Democrats scoffed at the review, shrieked with outrage, and dubiously claimed that taxpayers’ personal information could be compromised in the process.—
James Carter,
National Review,
28 Feb. 2025
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Of course, the idea of hauling your stroller into a cramped cafe or dealing with a shrieking baby at a girls’ lunch can be daunting for new parents.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While many people who renounced their citizenship complained of being unhappy with the political climate in the US, another reason for their decision is often taxes, Alistair Bambridge, a partner at Bambridge Accountants, told CNN in August 2020.—
Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed dramatically with the Ukrainian leader in the Oval Office Friday after Zelenskyy complained about Russian President Vladimir Putin.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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The jungle struck up its evening symphony: the sweet chittering of insects, the distant bellowing of monkeys, the occasional screech of a kite.—
Charlie Cordero,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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But as the race against former President Trump screeches into its final week, joy has taken the back seat.—
David Lauter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Driving the news: With Cassidy a yes, Kennedy would squeak by even if the remaining on-the-fence senators Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski all vote no.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Bill limiting candidates to one office passes Senate A measure that would prevent candidates from running for two offices at the same time squeaked through a floor vote with the minimum votes needed to pass in the Senate on Thursday morning.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There, Garrett screamed at his girlfriend, a guest in a neighboring room would later tell Tricia.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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This cutout, one-shoulder suit, $165 at Nordstrom, is daring and screams glamour.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One day, the sky was grey, wind blew up my pant legs, giant construction machines whined loudly down the street, and a neighbor’s windchimes unleashed a flurry of complaints.—
Kate Siber,
Outside Online,
3 Mar. 2025
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As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Republican conference is rife with sticking points as budget hawks squawk and some House Republicans insist on increasing the state and local tax deduction.—
Taylor Giorno,
The Hill,
30 Dec. 2024
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There’s no dialogue, at least none decipherable to human ears — everything is a symphony of meows, woofs, squawks, grunts, squeaks, squeals and simian cries.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2024
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“Squeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeal. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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