squeal
noun
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
squealed
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past participleof squeal.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof squeal.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
squealnouna somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
Example Sentences
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This morning, I actually squealed when the library emailed to say my hold on “The Wind in the Willows”—a book I first read in sixth grade—was ready for pickup.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
A chocolate brown Great Dane puppy with blue eyes and a teal collar sitting on a tile floor gazed at me from my computer screen — I squealed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Picking up best pop act, Dean squealed "no way" and added: "Pop music is kind of confusing. I don't really know what it means but I think it's about togetherness and making people feel good."
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
She squealed loudly, dropped the phone receiver, and did a little dance like she had won the lottery.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2023
Then we all squealed once more like pigs under a gate – louder.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
