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noun

Definition of creak

as in scratch

a harsh grating sound the creak of a floorboard

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verb

as in to groan

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as in to squeak

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Noun

Mr Cobra opens like a dark, cobwebbed staircase leading into a vast and foreboding space, all frantic flute and piano, creaks, and bone-chilling screeches (not to mention a slutty monologue seemingly communicated via Google Translate). — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026 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

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

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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

LightDesire Musical Caterpillar Tummy Time Toy From squeaking noises to baby rattles to teething toys, this music caterpillar contributes to a complete multi-sensory experience.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Then the Mets squeaked out a victory over the Padres, winning the game 2-1, and handing me another loss.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 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

Few things are as romantic as a sip of amber beside a crackling sagebrush fire while the coyotes serenade the moon.

— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
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

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

Endo is the sixth choice midfielder and someone who never moans about his place in the pecking order.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of moan

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