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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Their second loss was a quarterfinal squeaker that dashed their medal hopes.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
In the math of the midterms, a handful of statistics can signal the odds of a squeaker or a tsunami, of a Democratic sweep or the resilience of the Republican status quo.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
While the soft, fluffy exterior is great for snuggling, the squeaker inside creates a fun experience for dogs to enjoy, too.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
This is a 2-in-1 plush toy, in the shape of a donut, which also includes two squeakers and multiple layers of crinkle fabric.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
In the math of the midterms, a handful of statistics can signal the odds of a squeaker or a tsunami, of a Democratic sweep or the resilience of the Republican status quo.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
While the soft, fluffy exterior is great for snuggling, the squeaker inside creates a fun experience for dogs to enjoy, too.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
This is a 2-in-1 plush toy, in the shape of a donut, which also includes two squeakers and multiple layers of crinkle fabric.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeaker. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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