1
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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3
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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Recent Examples of squeal
Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
Inside, Rachel’s toys litter the floor and her squeals of delight fill the air.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
González squeals with delight at the praise and, in a post-meeting video, cries while recounting all the people who helped make her dream come true.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 July 2025
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Verb
Korean pop star Cha Eun-woo draws squeals from the crowd of fans gathered out front, while security ushers Lacy through a small throng of civilians on the side of the building, up to where he’s supposed to have his photo taken.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
Inside, Rachel’s toys litter the floor and her squeals of delight fill the air.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Noun
Guests can step into the famed Great Hall of Hogwarts Castle, pull up a squealing shrub from its greenhouse and walk through Harry’s foster family's house.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
González squeals with delight at the praise and, in a post-meeting video, cries while recounting all the people who helped make her dream come true.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeal
Verb
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So to be there, back in my home state, to cover something that was just so unthinkable, reprehensible, that's always stayed with me, just talking to people in the days and hours after that tragedy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk with a healthcare provider before using sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Screaming and shrieking, the drama between the bridesmaids is thick.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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Once all is shrieked and done, though, what’s left is a faux-prestige screed that’s 100 percent #OhHellNo!—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In that appearance, Thilly moonwalked across the floor and performed a backspin before using his allotted five minutes to complain about rising taxes, according to CBS News New York.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Another woman, 59, complained of back pain, per the outlets.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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So rang the delighted screech of a young Manchester United fan outside the Progress with Unity Stadium, an hour before United’s Women’s Champions League debut against Valarenga on Wednesday night.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Things flash and roar and screech and skitter through the dark.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Los Angeles Chargers and Miami Dolphins had a close game in Week 6, one that ended the Chargers squeaking out a 29-17 win, improving to 4-2 while the Dolphins dropped to 1-5.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Wolfsburg, after beating Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 last week, barely squeaked past Norwegian side Valarenga thanks to a penalty awarded in the eighth minute of stoppage time.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The wide-leg pants have just the right amount of stretch and come in a trendy brown shade that screams autumnal fashion.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sundae screamed, and the whole motel heard her.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But no matter how much Trump and Johnson and other MAGA go-alongs whine, the right of the people to peaceably assemble is right there in the First Amendment.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Common signals include sniffing, circling, squatting, or whining.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to outlets Airlive and Travel and Tour World, crews on board issued an emergency squawk code 7600.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Yet, leading up to the show, the squawks from the models sounded more like practical concerns than diva demands.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Squeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeal. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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