as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range
a baby bird making little squeaking cries
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as in talking
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
one of the robbers eventually squeaked about the others
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Recent Examples of squeaking
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
But in early June last year, the Red Sox entered a series in New York at 30-34, nine games behind the first-place Yankees, before going 10-3 in their next 13 games, finishing the year on a 59-39 run and squeaking into the playoffs.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
The bird appears to enjoy the flight and can be heard squeaking from inside the cabin.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
And the offense did just enough, squeaking past the Steelers and Patriots.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
After squeaking out one-run victories over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday and Sunday – games that taxed the bullpen and stressed their fans – this one was comfortable from the fourth inning.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Jared Wright fired off the rush, squeaking a shot through Saros.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
The Illini remember all to well squeaking out a 6-point victory in a Top 20 matchup in Iowa City in January.
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Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Spray it on a squeaking door hinge, drawer, or otherwise to make opening and closing it smoother and quieter.
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
So everyone’s just barely squeaking by.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
But in early June last year, the Red Sox entered a series in New York at 30-34, nine games behind the first-place Yankees, before going 10-3 in their next 13 games, finishing the year on a 59-39 run and squeaking into the playoffs.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
The bird appears to enjoy the flight and can be heard squeaking from inside the cabin.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
And the offense did just enough, squeaking past the Steelers and Patriots.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
After squeaking out one-run victories over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday and Sunday – games that taxed the bullpen and stressed their fans – this one was comfortable from the fourth inning.
—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Jared Wright fired off the rush, squeaking a shot through Saros.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
The Illini remember all to well squeaking out a 6-point victory in a Top 20 matchup in Iowa City in January.
—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Spray it on a squeaking door hinge, drawer, or otherwise to make opening and closing it smoother and quieter.
—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaking
Adjective
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.
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The chaos is still an acceptable price to pay for Birney’s expertly offputting performance, a shrill mania that gets increasingly comic over time.
Verb
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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.
Adjective
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Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
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No dedicated dog menu but ask about the Pawty Pack – a squeaky toy and pup-cup.
Verb
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In the clip, Niney is pictured talking calmly on his cell phone as Gasly races around him in the Alpine car, squealing the tires.
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Pigs that were being hauled by the semi could be heard squealing at the scene.
Verb
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter Tuesday informing Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown of the decision, citing Anthropic’s close coordination and cooperation with government officials to address risks associated with its models.
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On May 14, a day after students created a San José State University for Gaza encampment, university officials sent a letter to Kil informing her she had been placed on administrative leave.
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“Squeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaking. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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