1
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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2
as in shrieked
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the child squealed with frustration
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3
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
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.
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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
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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Over the course of the three-day summit, attendees and Goldman leaders talked all things AI—from the most lucrative investments, to the tech’s impact on the environment, and its potential to innovate industries.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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His family never really talked to any of us.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 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
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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
Verb
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Others have complained of breaks, tears, contusions, and concussions.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Local governments in provinces like Gansu, Guizhou, and Inner Mongolia are offering new incentives after tech giants including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent complained that Chinese chips from Huawei and Cambricon were less energy-efficient and costlier to run.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Patriots and Broncos squeaked out wins on Sunday, while the Colts took their second loss.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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With her assurances, the bill squeaked by with 42 votes.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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With this vote, you guys just screamed from the rooftops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The announcer screamed into the microphone.—
Sara Schiff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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For a writer of a book that’s politically informed and deals with culture and history, this creates a big problem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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McDaniel said owner Stephen Ross informed him of Chris Grier’s exit as general manager last Friday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The man's cellmate, according to court documents, yelled to a nearby officer.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Moviegoers' comic enjoyment was so prominent that at one point, a foul-mouthed viewer yelled for everyone to shut up.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Squealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squealed. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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