- present participle of screech.
screeching
Example Sentences
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The kitchen sinks aren’t working, and the plumbing is simultaneously screeching and groaning.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Every few weeks, we hear tires screeching on the I-80 and occasionally the crunch of metal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
That came to a screeching halt after Zscaler on May 26 beat Wall Street’s expectations with its fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings but reported sales guidance that came in light.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
As China hit back with tariffs of its own, the tit-for-tat exchange sent tariff rates spiralling into the triple digits and for a few weeks brought trade between the two giants to a screeching halt.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
We run until the sirens and crowds and screeching tires are out of earshot, winding our way through back streets and alleys.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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