1
: one that squeaks
2
: a contest (such as a game or an election) won by a small margin
Examples of squeaker in a Sentence
They won in a 10–9 squeaker.
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But eliminate a defensive takeaway at the end of Cal’s 28-24 win at Boston College and its 21-18 squeaker over North Carolina last Friday and the Bears could be 3-4, winless in three ACC games and riding a four-game losing streak.
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Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Over four decades after making his screen debut, the fuzzy little squeaker continues to melt hearts and inspire new generations of adorable little guys.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
This toy combo features whimsical designs and interactive squeaker.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The Rams’ lone win was a squeaker over FCS Northern Colorado, where a last-second TD bailed them out from a massive upset.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Over four decades after making his screen debut, the fuzzy little squeaker continues to melt hearts and inspire new generations of adorable little guys.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
This toy combo features whimsical designs and interactive squeaker.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The Rams’ lone win was a squeaker over FCS Northern Colorado, where a last-second TD bailed them out from a massive upset.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for squeaker
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeaker. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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