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as in nail-biter
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as in landslide
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Recent Examples of squeaker
But eliminate a defensive takeaway at the end of Cal’s 28-24 win at Boston College and its 21-18 squeaker over North Carolina last Friday and the Bears could be 3-4, winless in three ACC games and riding a four-game losing streak.
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Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Over four decades after making his screen debut, the fuzzy little squeaker continues to melt hearts and inspire new generations of adorable little guys.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
This toy combo features whimsical designs and interactive squeaker.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The Rams’ lone win was a squeaker over FCS Northern Colorado, where a last-second TD bailed them out from a massive upset.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Over four decades after making his screen debut, the fuzzy little squeaker continues to melt hearts and inspire new generations of adorable little guys.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
This toy combo features whimsical designs and interactive squeaker.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The Rams’ lone win was a squeaker over FCS Northern Colorado, where a last-second TD bailed them out from a massive upset.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaker
Noun
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What started as a blowout turned into a nail-biter.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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And 49ers fans, new and old, did not leave the stadium disappointed watching their team pull out a nail-biter in the waning moments 38-42.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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While there have been close calls in the past—in 2003, then-NBA commissioner David Stern threatened to cancel the W’s season during a labor dispute—the W hasn’t lost games to a work stoppage in its 30-year history.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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She nearly got booted during the first roundtable vote, a close call that seemed to leave her shaken.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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When polls closed, Maduro rushed to claim victory—a claim the opposition forcefully disputed, showing proof that González had won in a landslide.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kansas survived a Big 12 thriller 104-100.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The platform features content across multiple genres including romance, thriller, variety and fantasy, all subtitled in local languages.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Last week, for example, a satellite recently deployed by a Chinese rocket gave a Starlink spacecraft a close shave, apparently without providing the proper warning ahead of time.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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The Torreys are accustomed to, pun intended, close shaves.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Flender's post featured a television screen showing Kate Hudson announcing Chalamet's victory during the awards show.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Paul gets to do a victory lap; these men never will.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kenyan runners dominated the 54th annual event Sunday, with Benson Kipruto pulling off an unbelievable photo finish to win the men’s championship and Hellen Obiri taking home the women’s win and setting a course record in the process.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Kenya’s Benson Kipruto crossed the finish line a split second in front of Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Razorbacks overcame a six-point hole at halftime with the Red Raiders and battled back from 21 points down to the Cougars to escape a blowout.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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Elias Lindholm, who left Saturday’s blowout as a precaution because of a nagging injury, was back in the lineup.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaker. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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