squealed

past tense of squeal
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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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Recent Examples of squealed 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
Verb
  • Anne had also talked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
  • But while Swift’s album is objectively the most talked-about this week, several other powerhouse artists unveiled new music as well.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Been there, shrieked at that — but give the Normans credit for leaning into the mean-spirited spirit of the endeavor with some groan- and cheer-worthy fatalities, including a POV shot from the perspective of a witch’s broomstick.
    A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Suddenly my phone shrieked with a text from the LA fire department.
    Sarah Mlynowski, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Small artists also complained about a 2024 change where Spotify stopped paying artists with fewer than 1,000 streams.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The 2006 Cardinals slumped their way to an 83-win finish but squeaked into the postseason, then beat the Padres and Mets to advance to the World Series.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Some had questions after the Rams squeaked by Bedford in their first game (20-13 win).
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When the Target employees announced the launch, the fans screamed and were called up to the counter one by one.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman screamed on the mound.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • This information is also transmitted electronically to the pet’s current vet, ensuring vets remain better informed about lifestyle and care needs.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Multiple neighbors either called the police or yelled at the attacker to get away from the girl, court documents reveal.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
  • McIlroy has faced the brunt of the insults from spectators, who also jeered and yelled at his wife throughout the weekend.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • From the other room, the victim moaned.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Yankees fans have moaned and groaned about Aaron Boone’s deployment of Williams in crucial situations this season, and it’s only exacerbated now that every game counts in the postseason race.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025

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