- present participle of screech.
screeching
Example Sentences
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One of the site’s 36 pillars — the tallest one in the middle — could be a perch for a big, pink, screeching bird.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
The kitchen sinks aren’t working, and the plumbing is simultaneously screeching and groaning.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 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
I heard the screeching of tires as he turned the corner and came to a halt.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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