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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
Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Every moment of euphoria is obfuscated by distortion, every pop impulse is undercut by squealing dissonance.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squealing
Adjective
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The chaos is still an acceptable price to pay for Birney’s expertly offputting performance, a shrill mania that gets increasingly comic over time.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons is the person talking to the astronauts today from inside Mission Control.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Caminero comes through Cash and radio broadcaster Andy Freed were talking before the game about when Junior Caminero would erase the zero in his home run column.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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Linebacker Oh, linebacker, a position screaming out for help and coming away with nothing, much like most Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight tackle attempts in the first half of last season.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the video, recorded by Mortensen on his cellphone, Paul can be seen screaming and throwing metal chairs, one of which struck one of her children who witnessed the altercation, according to the criminal indictment.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Drayton Farley’s latest record may throw some of his most strident fans for a loop.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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Virginia Tech likes to muddy games around strident defense and inside action.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After squeaking out one-run victories over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday and Sunday – games that taxed the bullpen and stressed their fans – this one was comfortable from the fourth inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jared Wright fired off the rush, squeaking a shot through Saros.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The protesters were using a bullhorn and yelling loudly, disrupting services, authorities said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Both sections typically feature fans banging on drums and yelling chants throughout the game.—
PJ Green
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Per the report, during the plane’s final approach, the flight attendant said Ferrell was standing up, complaining that his cell phone was missing.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The city of Aledo has slashed the cost to rent its public community center because residents were complaining the price was too high.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Squealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squealing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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