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as in to talk
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 to shriek
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the child squealed with frustration
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as in to complain
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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as in screech
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Recent Examples of squeal
Tom Roland, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
The modern Michelin tires on 15-inch wheels might measure far wider than stock, too, yet never deliver too much tire squirm or squealing.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Judging from the excited squeals that come from our beauty closet this time of year—instantly signaling that an Advent calendar has arrived—every calendar on this list has the capacity to delight even the most seasoned industry insiders.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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Verb
The chorus features an edgy, anthemic melody, while the production sports a funky bass part at its open, a squealing guitar near its close and tons of growling, uneasy sounds in the middle.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
The modern Michelin tires on 15-inch wheels might measure far wider than stock, too, yet never deliver too much tire squirm or squealing.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
Noun
Her collaborators, among them James Ford and Morgan Geist, pillaged 40 years of beats, squeals, sequencers, and crunches.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Judging from the excited squeals that come from our beauty closet this time of year—instantly signaling that an Advent calendar has arrived—every calendar on this list has the capacity to delight even the most seasoned industry insiders.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeal
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his son, Bronny James #9, during a timeout of their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Oct. 18, 2024 in San Francisco.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump late last month sat down for an interview with Rogan, with the two talking for nearly three hours.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other passengers could be heard laughing and shrieking, rightfully so.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Baby Freddy rips his way out, shrieking so loud the windows shatter.Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The late-night show cut to footage of Trump speaking at his rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and complaining about people like Rep. Adam Schiff.Michaela Zee, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Now imagine the screech of a needle being dragged across vinyl, then swivel 180 degrees to think of the exact opposite.Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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That’s where Fairfield’s mixes came in, allowing the dragons to chirp, screech, sigh, sing, or laugh.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
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The approval — widely expected after the bills squeaked through the Senate earlier this month despite fierce political opposition — strengthens the president’s hand at home and abroad as economic pressures mount.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 29 June 2024
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Still, if Oakland County turns an even deeper blue with this election, and enough of its residents vote a straight Democratic ticket, Kohli might squeak in.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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He was allowed to be on that train and even to scream.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Residents, government officials and experts say the town is a model for coping with dramatic shifts and attribute it to the rural mindset that focuses on fixing, not whining.Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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The video shows Daisy standing and staring out the window, whining and panting as a shelter member tries to comfort her.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Flocks of sparrows and parrots chirp and squawk in the palms overhead.Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024
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Once presented with a bird on the other side of the call, the parrots would hop towards the screen, let out loud squawks, and bob their heads.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 May 2024
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“Squeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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