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as in talking
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 shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the child squealed with frustration
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as in screaming
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 squealing
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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
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
Dozens of Morton Grove kiddos helped to ring in the New Year about 12 hours before the calendar change, blowing noisemakers and squealing with excitement as balloons were released to celebrate the move into 2026.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Most of the comedy is of the slapstick variety, including set-pieces with a live tarantula, a dead squirrel and a squealing wild hog.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Sherman yelled at the audience members, many of whom were squealing in horrified glee.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
But grinding, squealing or rattling are signs of trouble.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
The detainees in the back of the car are not seat-belted, Moriarty said, as the agent tries to drive through a chanting crowd, tires squealing.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Verb
The sheriff’s office Facebook post about Penelope’s arrest racked up hundreds of comments and reactions within an hour, including a lot of pig, hog, pork, ham, bacon and squealing puns.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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
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
Dozens of Morton Grove kiddos helped to ring in the New Year about 12 hours before the calendar change, blowing noisemakers and squealing with excitement as balloons were released to celebrate the move into 2026.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Most of the comedy is of the slapstick variety, including set-pieces with a live tarantula, a dead squirrel and a squealing wild hog.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Sherman yelled at the audience members, many of whom were squealing in horrified glee.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
But grinding, squealing or rattling are signs of trouble.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
The detainees in the back of the car are not seat-belted, Moriarty said, as the agent tries to drive through a chanting crowd, tires squealing.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squealing
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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If Schoen is talking money but doesn’t have the final call on contracts, how will that impact which players the Giants ultimately both pursue and sign?—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Rinna's lips were made for talking.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 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
Verb
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As the nation bonded as one over the past two weeks biting nails, screaming at wins, wincing at crashes and choking up at all the beautiful moments of Olympic competition, another group of athletes were – and still are – out honing their multi-level championship skills.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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People went ballistic—cursing, yelling, screaming, all kinds of threats.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike parts of Chicago and some of the closer-in suburbs, this isn’t an area where strident arguments about the emotional issues that have divided Democrats — support for Israel, for example — play as well with voters.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Under his leadership, Harvard has made tangible progress with even the most strident critics agreeing Harvard is making great progress.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Paired with Michigan squeaking out a win over Nebraska, that trio forms a three-way tie atop the standings at 9-1, with Illinois a half-game back at 8-1.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Spray it on a squeaking door hinge, drawer, or otherwise to make opening and closing it smoother and quieter.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Jenny heard Lauren yelling and comparing Jenny’s child to her elderly basset hound.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shortstop Willy Adames took Devers’ accurate throw and applied a tag to Suzuki and then, with half the ballpark yelling at him, turned toward third to see the two Cubs base runners.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your corrupt presidency of graft, vengeance and ceaseless vacillation between loudly complaining and loudly boasting has become like a jackhammer outside our collective window every day since your inauguration.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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But please don’t stop complaining about the numerous kids who abuse traffic laws while riding dangerously on e-bikes.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Squealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squealing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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