creaks 1 of 2

plural of creak

creaks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of creak

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of creaks
Verb
Inside the Sámi church, centuries-old wood creaks under candlelight—while at Nutti Sámi Siida (a reindeer lodge offering traditional Sámi experiences), visitors sip warm lingonberry juice and listen to joik songs. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creaks
Noun
  • The Pander fanny pack from Amazon is made with water-resistant nylon and stands up against scratches, promising long-lasting durability.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Even worse, scratches, dents, and imperfections can stand out dramatically.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Arthur groans, but there is affection in his protest.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Chatman squeaks onto the roster after showing position flex at fullback on offense, as well.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • All told, DeRose-Broeckert collected data from 109 fresh rubs and 37 fresh scrapes.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The report also described bruises, scrapes and open sores across his chest, back, arms and legs.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Shannon moans right about the time Jenn walks out to see what the commotion is all about.
    Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Gunfire crackles and screams echo through Eeka McLeod’s home in Phoenix, Arizona.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Creaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creaks. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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