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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
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Someone was squealing and crying at the same time, as if caught in a trap.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Someone must have been squealing.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Something’s always smoking or squealing with these boys, huh?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Someone was squealing and crying at the same time, as if caught in a trap.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Someone must have been squealing.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squealing
Adjective
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And each dares to honor the humanity in characters often reduced to predators and prey by one faction, shrill social justice warriors and brave free thinkers by another.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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In turn, the tone has changed around Newcastle these past few days; less shrill, less edgy, less perilous.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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All four former presidents denied talking to Trump about the strikes to NBC News, however.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Leadership is not just the voice who’s talking.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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When his kids melted down and started shrieking over the usual tantrum-inducing nonsense that sometimes sets off 4-year-olds, Buttigieg looked around nervously, gathered his family, and left the shop fast.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Police were called to Access Self Storage at 7000 Southwest 22nd Court on March 1 after an employee reported hearing a man inside a unit screaming and asking for medical attention, according to the report.—
David Goodhue
March 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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During cross-examination of Kaley in February, a Meta lawyer played footage of her mother screaming at her that the teen had posted to social media, and displayed Kaley’s lower-case Instagram story rants about her home life.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats’ Congressional leadership has been particularly strident in their opposition.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Taking the podium in Beijing’s cavernous Great Hall of the People, Premier Li Qiang unveiled a 7% bump on defense spending while using strident language for the self-ruling island, over which China claims dominion.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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,
12 Mar. 2026
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Adding a wonderful touch is that of foley artist Liam Sullivan, who can be seen silhouetted behind a screen creating an in-the-moment soundtrack of gunshots, ringing phones, squeaking doors, kissing, bird calls and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Putting an exclamation point on that thought with a scene of Carol yelling at a group of joggers to get out of the way while listening to a self-motivation audiobook makes her character assassination feel heavy-handed this early on in the seven-episode run.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sunday after police responded to a report of gunshots and a person yelling for help at the park, which is in the 2600 block of Asilomar Drive.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Paktyawal began complaining of shortness of breath and chest pains while being held in a holding room at the Dallas ICE field office on Friday evening and was taken to the hospital to receive breathing treatment, the agency said.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Many are complaining about their local property tax.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Squealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squealing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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