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to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
one of the robbers eventually squeaked about the others
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Recent Examples of squeaked
Idaho Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Wilson led off the inning with a single that squeaked by the second baseman.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Four minutes and seven seconds into the overtime period, Megan Keller pulled off a nifty move and squeaked the puck past the Canadian goaltender to preserve the gold.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The 67,300 domestic migrants heading to the second most populous state year over year barely squeaked by South Carolina, which had the third highest number of domestic migrants at 66,600.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
That proved to be true again Wednesday night as Velasco was in the middle of the fray, scoring 11 of his 14 points in the first half as host Oswego squeaked out a 59-58 win over Metea Valley.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
After making such concessions, the bill finally squeaked through.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Miami squeaked into the postseason after a long and protracted battle — with a public relations nudge from the ACC — to leap past Notre Dame.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Beshear squeaked out a win with roughly 5,000 votes.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
The bill squeaked through the Senate on Monday by just one vote but passed the House by more than 20 votes.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Wilson led off the inning with a single that squeaked by the second baseman.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Four minutes and seven seconds into the overtime period, Megan Keller pulled off a nifty move and squeaked the puck past the Canadian goaltender to preserve the gold.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The 67,300 domestic migrants heading to the second most populous state year over year barely squeaked by South Carolina, which had the third highest number of domestic migrants at 66,600.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
That proved to be true again Wednesday night as Velasco was in the middle of the fray, scoring 11 of his 14 points in the first half as host Oswego squeaked out a 59-58 win over Metea Valley.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
After making such concessions, the bill finally squeaked through.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Miami squeaked into the postseason after a long and protracted battle — with a public relations nudge from the ACC — to leap past Notre Dame.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Beshear squeaked out a win with roughly 5,000 votes.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaked
Verb
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Na has talked publicly about expanding Hope into a multi-film franchise.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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These conversations will dive into the creative processes and cultural impact behind the year’s most talked-about series.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This blend of styles is not only about presenting contrasts—clean versus shouted vocals, melodic versus dissonant riffs, headbanging versus moshing—but also preserving the murky in-between that only elevates the extreme.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a notice to parents, obtained by WFAA, district officials said the Dallas Police Department learned of the threat and informed the district on Saturday morning.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His wraparound, tight-quarters assist on a Keshad Johnson dunk in the second half breathed fire into the lungs of the home crowd.—
Bryce Miller Columnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Nov. 2021
Adjective
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No photograph could catch the smell drifting from the nearby military barracks and Indian camps; capture the murmured swirl of French, English, Arapaho, and Lakota; or let a viewer feel the colliding anxieties and expectations that hung heavy over negotiations like this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The late actor was nominated in the category alongside her co-star Kathryn Hahn, who plays foul-mouthed studio marketing executive Maya Mason in the Hollywood satire.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Always good when our president cultivates an image of American athletes as petty, foul-mouthed vengeance seekers.—
Scott Ostler,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Squeaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaked. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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