Thesaurus results for CHEEP

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verb

ˈchēp

Definition of cheep

as in to chirp

to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the toaster cheeps to indicate that the toast is done

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Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening. — Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026 There are fewer song sparrows cheeping amid the shrubs and grasses. — Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026 Once laid, some eggs are sent away for incubation and replaced by smart fakes, which wiggle and cheep so that the mother is primed for her hatchling’s return. — The Economist, 29 Aug. 2019 These sounds, from the smallest cheeping bird, to the booming bark-like call of a Sambar deer, help in finding this most magnificent of big cats. — Lauren Decarlo, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2019 The ducklings are safe and sound, though, after what seemed like an eternity huddled in terror and cheeping piteously at the drain’s bottom as the humans fought to open a manhole cover. — Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 26 May 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheep

Verb

There’s even a soundtrack of chirping birds and rushing water.

— Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026
Rutschman said some of his former Orioles teammates chirped at him throughout the game and gave him a hard time about getting around the ballpark as a visiting player.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of chirp

Noun

The most recent pullback created a higher low near the 130 mark, while the trading range that has developed since the middle of August has formed the handle portion of the pattern.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Alexander runs the deep crosser from the slot, which creates the high-low read to the boundary.

— Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of low

Noun

The screech of guitar feedback echoed from a makeshift stage outside, where a punk-rock band had just launched into their set, a fitting accompaniment to the bar’s kaleidoscopic selection of beer.

— Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
La Vierge de Fer contrasts the delicate fruit and a lily note with the screech of cold metal, sparkling aldehydes, and lilting sandalwood.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of screech

Noun

Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Firming Eye Cream is a deeply nourishing, gentle yet effective eye cream formulated to visibly firm, brighten and reduce crow's feet, lines and wrinkles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
This Celtic name references the goddess of war who often appeared as a crow and at times was a sign of impending doom or death.

— Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of crow

Noun

In a separate incident involving a squawk 7700 in July, a Southwest Airlines flight departing Kahului, Hawaii, sent out a squawk 7700 after a passenger experienced a medical issue on board, the airline confirmed to PEOPLE at the time.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
For aviation geeks or those who simply want to keep track of their plane’s unique flying data and route, squawk codes can be tracked on apps and websites like Flightradar24 and Flight Beacon.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Definition of squawk

Noun

Sweeney rounded out her look with low-rise khaki Bermuda shorts, peep-toe heels, a small Fendi purse, and a pair of rectangular frames.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Plus, if a situation arises that requires a peep-toe, your pedicure will be ready to be front and center.

— Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

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