creak 1 of 2

noun

Definition of creaknext
as in scratch
a harsh grating sound the creak of a floorboard

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creak

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verb

1
as in to groan

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as in to squeak

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Recent Examples of creak
Noun
Without the Strait being reliably open, the whole system creaks and is bound to swing dramatically up and down. — Justin Worland, Time, 17 Apr. 2026 Your baby was waking at every creak of the floorboard, every passing car, every branch scraping the window. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Here in Fort America, the walls creak, then something smashes onto the roof. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Economic growth is anemic, taxes are high, public services are creaking and successive governments have been unable to stem the flow of migrants who wash up on the English Channel coast in inflatable boats. — Danica Kirka, Fortune, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for creak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creak
  1. scratch
  2. groan
  3. squeak
  4. scrape
  5. whine
  6. crackle
  7. rasp
  8. moan
Noun
  • Given that matte white finishes are sometimes made out of enamel, scratches and chips are a possibility, Bennett shares.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the improvements are with the cameras—still a big reason to buy a Pixel—but there are some minor, welcome upgrades, like a scratch-resistant display coating, a brighter screen, more base storage, and faster charging.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of scratch
Verb
  • The eggs royale hit the nail on the head, although the groaning plate that passed me by with the Zetter full English did also catch my eye.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As school starts again, some kids will moan and groan to their parents about the end of summer.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of groan
Verb
  • Jansen & Oncins crushed Mixed-1, while Christian and Acevedo squeaked out Mixed-2 12-10 to force a DB.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Metal frames have a tendency to click and squeak, but reviewers tout this frame’s noise-free build.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of squeak
Noun
  • Cut marks and scrapes made by flint knives at consistent locations on the bones indicate local humans butchered many of them for meals.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After what seemed like an eternity, the does caught wind of the mock scrape that Kontras had placed 16 yards from his stand.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrape
Verb
  • The state compared Atrium to a soccer team whining about the referees.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Players who are selfish, whine or complain are bounced without hesitation.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of whine
Verb
  • Tables and seating are arranged around a crackling fire with torches and ambient lighting surround the venue under the open sky and stars.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Dipping into this cocoon, lit by a crackling fireplace, after meandering through the Christmas market at the Tuileries Gardens across the street is a no-brainer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of crackle
Noun
  • With her retro-soul rasp and ’60s style aesthetic, the English singer-songwriter, 20, has quickly become one of the biggest breakthrough acts of the year.
    — Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • LaBelle, 82, gave an R&B rendition of the anthem, rife with her gospel rasp, ending with a belting high note to stadium cheers.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of rasp
Verb
  • Hall wrote in his report that Hamilton lay down in the backseat of the police vehicle, moaning and not responding, prompting first responders to give him Narcan.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After the guards left, the man continued to moan; his cellmates called for a doctor.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of moan

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