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as in talked
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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as in shrieked
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the child squealed with frustration
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as in complained
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 squealed
Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.
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Peter White, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto squealed with delight when presented with a Tina plushie, while freestyle skier Eileen Gu hoisted the mascot into the air after earning a silver medal.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond the housing units that concealed this bloody event, a truck rumbled along the road, a basketball bounced, children squealed, the sounds foreign, from another world.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Ziva squealed the tires pulling out.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
After months of gaining a foster dog's trust, one woman squealed with excitement when the canine finally showed her first sign of accepting the love.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Book girlies everywhere breathed out a sigh of relief, and then squealed at the TV, as one of the quintessential Belly-Conrad moments from book 3 delivered everything and more.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Women squealed and screamed from in front of the stage edge to the back of the balcony.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Peter White, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto squealed with delight when presented with a Tina plushie, while freestyle skier Eileen Gu hoisted the mascot into the air after earning a silver medal.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond the housing units that concealed this bloody event, a truck rumbled along the road, a basketball bounced, children squealed, the sounds foreign, from another world.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Ziva squealed the tires pulling out.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
After months of gaining a foster dog's trust, one woman squealed with excitement when the canine finally showed her first sign of accepting the love.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Book girlies everywhere breathed out a sigh of relief, and then squealed at the TV, as one of the quintessential Belly-Conrad moments from book 3 delivered everything and more.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Women squealed and screamed from in front of the stage edge to the back of the balcony.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squealed
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Then Stu discovered that Brian had talked Eric Easton into paying him five pounds more a week as the leader of the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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In their joint cover of Vogue's May 2026 issue, Streep and Wintour talked to Greta Gerwig about the differences between The Devil Wears Prada and its follow-up.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Pulido told the crowd, before scratching his signature onto the brim and handing it to Jimena, who pumped it in the air and shrieked with joy.—
Jesús Rodríguez,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Bob Baker Marionettes knew their audience very well — the crowd shrieked along to the chorus.—
Rebecca Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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For years, some have complained that the groups shouldn’t be limited to neighborhoods, but rather have more open borders.—
Dania Maxwell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The concern is so great that West End residents complained at a hearing on a neighborhood development proposal in late 2024 that they were forced to take longer, alternate routes just to avoid the near-constant gridlock.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Charl Schwartzel and Jon Rahm, who won the Masters in 2023, both squeaked by at 4 over, while Sergio Garcia was only one stroke better than that duo at 3 over.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is what happened when Comal Pieper, bombarded by a relentless attack all game by a dominant Frisco Wakeland, squeaked off with a 1-0 win Friday at Birkelbach Field in the UIL Class 5A Division II championship game.—
Staff Writter,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Apr. 2026
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None of them screamed commercial hit.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Never whined, even as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s play deteriorated last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gennett's wife, Valerie Giacobbe, yelled toward the entourage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Magnano immediately yelled for Jones to drop the knife before Jones began walking toward him with the blade still in his hand, the footage showed.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Squealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squealed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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