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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
Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Conference rival Chicago Christian (13-1) won the Class 2A state championship game last year with a 47-0 rout of Maroa-Forsyth but squeaked by Aurora Christian 28-21 in Week 9.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
With five more RBIs, Greene will become the first Tigers to drive in 100 runs since 2017, when Nick Castellanos squeaked over the line with a two-run homer in Game 160 to finish with 101 in 614 at-bats, over 157 games.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The game comes first, and the Astros squeaked out a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox despite a late rally.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, the Sony Pictures’ Keke Palmer–SZA buddy comedy One of Them Days squeaked out a small profit, grossing $51 million on a $14 million budget (a sequel is reportedly in the works).
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The 49ers and Rams, who are also contenders, both squeaked by opponents for wins.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Conference rival Chicago Christian (13-1) won the Class 2A state championship game last year with a 47-0 rout of Maroa-Forsyth but squeaked by Aurora Christian 28-21 in Week 9.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
With five more RBIs, Greene will become the first Tigers to drive in 100 runs since 2017, when Nick Castellanos squeaked over the line with a two-run homer in Game 160 to finish with 101 in 614 at-bats, over 157 games.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The game comes first, and the Astros squeaked out a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox despite a late rally.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, the Sony Pictures’ Keke Palmer–SZA buddy comedy One of Them Days squeaked out a small profit, grossing $51 million on a $14 million budget (a sequel is reportedly in the works).
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaked
Verb
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And the 30-year-old Marinaccio was among the most impressive and talked-about relievers in Padres camp this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tandon talked to Billboard about her devoted fanbase, and the goal of traditional Indian music and why Grammy voters and contenders should listen.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Participating buyers agree to purchase produce from farms that adhere to the program’s stringent set of protections for workers, let workers be informed about their rights by the CIW and allow independent auditors to investigate complaints from their fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Make your opinions informed by experience.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After months of gaining a foster dog's trust, one woman squealed with excitement when the canine finally showed her first sign of accepting the love.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Book girlies everywhere breathed out a sigh of relief, and then squealed at the TV, as one of the quintessential Belly-Conrad moments from book 3 delivered everything and more.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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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Their journey takes a detour when her mom turns out to be a foul-mouthed truck driver, launching the trio into a cross-country odyssey filled with eccentric encounters, outrageous mishaps, and unexpected emotional revelations.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The foul-mouthed Back To The Future parody duo has been airing on Adult Swim but the entire season is now out on HBO Max.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Squeaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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