- present participle of screech.
screeching
Example Sentences
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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 we talk, on occasion the screeching call of a toucan pierces the quiet, and miles above, the same giant black birds hover menacingly in groups, surveying everything below.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
A screeching howl goes off inside the water park.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
I jammed the lawn mower into rabbit gear and went storming up the driveway, screeching to a stop in front of Zed.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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