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as in talks
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 shrieks
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the child squealed with frustration
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as in complains
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 squeals
Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.
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A student quoted in that article said Dixon often talks politics in class.—
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Douthat talks to a wide range of guests, nudging them toward unexpectedly cosmic discussions of good and evil and the future of humanity.—
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The President reportedly watches hours of cable news every day, and frequently complains about coverage in real time.—
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There has been a consistent pattern with Florida football where a group of Gators fans complains about the current head coach, sportswriters mock them for having unrealistic expectations, and then those fans turn out to be totally correct.—
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Chatman squeaks onto the roster after showing position flex at fullback on offense, as well.—
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Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents.—
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Focusing solely on the weak link generated screams that delighted the whole pack of friends and family.—
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The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.—
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Evelyn then continues her tour of interpersonal damage and informs Abbie that Alex was the one who murdered Riley.—
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As evening falls, the clink of pints and bursts of cackles spill from Pat Collins Pub—where locals swap stories to the rhythm of fiddle tunes beneath an Irish twilight.—
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The former Argentina national team midfielder hopes that the roars of the crowd can carry over to the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
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For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.—
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
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“Squeals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeals. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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