as in shrieked
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the toddler screeched in anger when her stuffed rabbit was taken away
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Recent Examples of screeched
But by midday, House action again screeched to a halt.
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Case in point was the sketch that brought Storrie and Williams back together, as the studio audience screeched.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 2026
In the space between when House of Knives filmed and aired, Chung’s busy schedule screeched to a halt.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Nino-Moncada, the driver, sped for more than two miles and screeched into an apartment-complex lot, blaring the truck horn wildly, with a bullet wound on his arm.
—James Ross Gardner, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Grohl screamed, screeched and ran all around the stage, the guitars filled the arena with feedback noises, and the band hosted a temple of rock worship.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
However, progress screeched to a halt this month after a Democratic proposal for a portion of the bill was leaked, provoking sharp industry backlash and derailing talks between Republicans and crypto-friendly Democrats.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
Alarms screeched and guards raced to the gallery as the thieves ran off, fleeing on lightning-fast Yamaha scooters.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
On the morning of August 26, 2020, Mulumba Kazigo’s cell number screeched over the A Block PA.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Case in point was the sketch that brought Storrie and Williams back together, as the studio audience screeched.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 2026
In the space between when House of Knives filmed and aired, Chung’s busy schedule screeched to a halt.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Nino-Moncada, the driver, sped for more than two miles and screeched into an apartment-complex lot, blaring the truck horn wildly, with a bullet wound on his arm.
—James Ross Gardner, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Grohl screamed, screeched and ran all around the stage, the guitars filled the arena with feedback noises, and the band hosted a temple of rock worship.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
However, progress screeched to a halt this month after a Democratic proposal for a portion of the bill was leaked, provoking sharp industry backlash and derailing talks between Republicans and crypto-friendly Democrats.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
Alarms screeched and guards raced to the gallery as the thieves ran off, fleeing on lightning-fast Yamaha scooters.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
On the morning of August 26, 2020, Mulumba Kazigo’s cell number screeched over the A Block PA.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screeched
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Pulido told the crowd, before scratching his signature onto the brim and handing it to Jimena, who pumped it in the air and shrieked with joy.—
Jesús Rodríguez,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Bob Baker Marionettes knew their audience very well — the crowd shrieked along to the chorus.—
Rebecca Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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His confidence wasn’t loud, but his steady production screamed franchise pillar.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Akinsulie screamed as the dog tore the flesh from his ankle, thighs, hip and wrist.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
13 May 2026
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Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Whatever those fans yelled at Leonsis, however mean-spirited the social media posts were, the moment has shifted.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Hosted by comedian Greg Davies, tonight’s awards represented BAFTA and the BBC’s first big test since the Film Awards, when tourette’s campaigner John Davidson involuntarily yelled a racial slur at the stars of Sinners.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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“Screeched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screeched. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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