shrieking
Definitions
Noun
- Sharp piercing cry
- A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Verb
- Utter a shrill cry
Fragment
Sounds Like
Spelled Like
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Statistically Associated
Consonant Match
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "shrieking".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | shifting | 2 | 11 |
| 2 | shivering | 3 | 11 |
| 3 | shattering | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | shadowing | 3 | 5 |
| 5 | shielding | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | shimmering | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | shuddering | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | shuffling | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | shredding | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | schmeling | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | schmiesing | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | schmoozing | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | schoening | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | schubring | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | schwering | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | shafting | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | sharking | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | shelving | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | shmoozing | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | shorting | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | shoveling | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | shrouding | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | shrugging | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | shunting | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | shuttering | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "shrieking".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | striking | 2 | 39 |
| 2 | sharing | 2 | 23 |
| 3 | shining | 2 | 21 |
| 4 | shivering | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | sinking | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | shriek | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | shielding | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | shrinking | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | shirking | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | hiking | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | shredding | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | shriveling | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | sharking | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | streaking | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | spiking | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | sieving | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | sieling | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | shrieks | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | shoring | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | shigeki | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "shrieking" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "shrieking" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "shrieking" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "shrieking".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | shrinking | 2 | 3 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 25
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Flying With Shrieking Children? Give Your Neighbors a Goody Bag (Published 2016)
Aug 5, 2016 The New York Times
Aug 5, 2016 The New York Times
Aryna Sabalenka calls out shrieking Miami Open final fan after beating Coco Gauff to lift title
Mar 28, 2026 Yahoo Sports
Mar 28, 2026 Yahoo Sports
Shrieking Southwest passenger berates employee during unhinged airport meltdown: ‘Do you guys feel safe?’
Nov 23, 2025 New York Post
Nov 23, 2025 New York Post