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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
Verb
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Neighbors have talked to neighbors.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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It shouldn’t be judged through a lens of how Democrats talked in 2016.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Near the launch site, members of the crowd shrieked or stared in disbelief.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At that point, a strange odor in the cabin was reported, and flight attendants complained of sudden illness.—
Colleen Mondor,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the early days of COVID, people complained of losing their sense of taste or smell.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last year, the Tar Heels squeaked into the First Four and blew out San Diego State, then lost in the first round to Ole Miss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The bill squeaked through the Senate on Monday by just one vote but passed the House by more than 20 votes.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stunned fans screamed and cheered as Jordan smiled at the camera.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Next to them, Pahlavi seemed dignified, well informed, and worldly.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the 22-year-old yelled, the toher man pointed his gun at him, charges say.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Doncic yelled at the crowd and ran down court shaking his head.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Squealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squealed. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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