SQUEAKER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

squeaker

noun

Definition of squeaker

as in nail-biter

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as in close call

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misfire

as in landslide

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Recent Examples of squeaker Viral Jumbo Pumpkin Spice Latte Dog Toy Bring seasonal fun to playtime with the Jumbo Pumpkin Spice Latte Plush Dog Toy from Petco, featuring a cozy oversized design, soft cuddly fabric, squeaker, and crinkle details to delight and engage your pup. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 Fittingly, the result—a squeaker of a win for El-Sayed, who led by less than a percentage point when the race was called this morning—looks close to the Platonic ideal of an inconclusive outcome. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 Miller-Meeks won the second race over Bohannan by a squeaker. — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026 Known for their indestructible qualities, each toy features a knotted rope, squeaker and crinkle, and spiked toy ball inside. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for squeaker

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaker

Noun

The incumbent is term-limited, and this year’s open contest is a nail-biter.

— New York Times, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Speaking of nail-biters, Marisa Berenson, better known for her roles in front of the camera, is in the process of putting together her own movie project.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of nail-biter

Noun

Allen played Toby Cavanaugh on Pretty Little Liars, who, despite multiple close calls, survived the entire series.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Already this year, hurricanes have intensified rapidly in the Pacific, and Hawaii has had close calls with several hurricanes that brought destructive rain and wind.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of close call

Noun

The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in the past.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
The dam formed by the landslide breached, triggering the flood.

— Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of landslide

Noun

Creator and showrunner Debora Cahn spoke in depth about the Season 4 finale of her Netflix political thriller series, including a pivotal decision by the show’s protagonist, Kate Wyler.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The best crime thrillers consider the way violence, an endemic feature of human societies, can spiral out of hand.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of thriller

Noun

On Monday, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador celebrated that announcement, which followed a victory in a lawsuit Idaho and 14 other states filed against the bureau.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
Win or lose, a candidate’s campaign will consume their life and their loved ones’; a victory guarantees their life will change forever.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of victory

Noun

Briscoe held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell to win his second straight NASCAR playoff race in a photo finish on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, vaulting him into contention to earn his first Cup Series championship.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
But these data don't suggest a photo finish on the initiative come November so much as a rout.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of photo finish

Noun

In IconArrows pointing outwards Morgan Stanley Far more important to me will be how stocks respond to another quarter of probable blowout earnings growth from the AI complex.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
In 2022, Donald sacked Allen once in a 31-10 season-opening blowout defeat that started the Rams’ historic Super Bowl hangover.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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