as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range
the screeching blast of the factory whistle hurt my ears
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as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the toddler screeched in anger when her stuffed rabbit was taken away
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Recent Examples of screeching
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
That is, until the cargo vans Hopper is traveling with make a sudden, screeching stop, and Hop goes flying around in the back.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Those who were only mildly impressed by Wicked will find this less fun than a barrel full of screeching flying monkeys.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Three more months had passed when Patel’s legal battle came to a screeching halt in August as prosecutors entered a motion to dismiss his case, effectively dropping the charges, court records show.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
That is, until the cargo vans Hopper is traveling with make a sudden, screeching stop, and Hop goes flying around in the back.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the footage, distant headlights can be seen pulling up to the statue’s location, followed moments later by screeching tires and a metallic clang.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Those who were only mildly impressed by Wicked will find this less fun than a barrel full of screeching flying monkeys.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screeching
Adjective
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Joe’s voice rose to a shrill cry.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a straight line between the criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell and increasingly shrill threats to seize Greenland.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The shrieking young women are hilarious, as are their hairdos.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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This seems to me as offensive to rationality as a saint shrieking into the air.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Over the past few years, LaBeouf has managed to keep his screaming to a minimal and (mostly) onscreen habit.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running, screaming, and after sliding on my knees.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Cheers alum regaled how his mom showed up on set of Indecent Proposal squealing like a 16-year old in her fandom of Redford, who warmly received her.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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One moment that had fans squealing online was Williams’ interview with Gayle King, which included playing table hockey and a cheeky comment.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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The details Christine Smith, who's employed at the auto repair shop Pasadena Bimmer next door, was working the front desk when the man came running inside, yelling for help.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dash camera video from Newton’s police cruiser doesn’t capture the shooting, but Newton can be heard yelling commands for Sanders to stop and show his hands.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Screeching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screeching. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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