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as in nail-biter
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as in landslide
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Recent Examples of squeaker
Their second loss was a quarterfinal squeaker that dashed their medal hopes.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
In the math of the midterms, a handful of statistics can signal the odds of a squeaker or a tsunami, of a Democratic sweep or the resilience of the Republican status quo.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
While the soft, fluffy exterior is great for snuggling, the squeaker inside creates a fun experience for dogs to enjoy, too.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
Jonas Brodin, playing with a mangled finger, scored on a squeaker and had an assist.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for squeaker
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
In the math of the midterms, a handful of statistics can signal the odds of a squeaker or a tsunami, of a Democratic sweep or the resilience of the Republican status quo.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
While the soft, fluffy exterior is great for snuggling, the squeaker inside creates a fun experience for dogs to enjoy, too.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
Jonas Brodin, playing with a mangled finger, scored on a squeaker and had an assist.
—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaker
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After falling behind 2-0 against the Dallas Mavericks, the Heat then won four straight games to earn its first Larry O’Brien Trophy, the deciding game a 95-92 nail-biter on June 20, 2006, in which Wade finished with 36 points and 10 rebounds and was ultimately named NBA Finals MVP.
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Coming off a win in Friday’s nail-biter, Brasher and Cruz clinched a 15-10 win in set one off a late surge, finishing on a 6-1 run.
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Incredibly close call in the 67th minute!
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Sometimes, stopping a close call from becoming a disaster comes down to a single person seeing it and taking action.
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While park conditions can often be dangerous, from high heat to landslides, the key to a safe national park visit is being well-informed and prepared.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Then on Thursday, Obsession crossed the $300 million mark at the global box office, setting yet another record for Focus Features, which acquired the horror thriller at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
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The Braves followed Friday’s thriller with another victory Saturday, defeating the Brewers 4-3 at Truist Park on second baseman Ozzie Albies’ home run.
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The shaver’s gold-foil covers are hypoallergenic and allow for a close shave without harmful lacerations.
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Villa rely on its revenue to push their limits, so going another year on the outside will mean player sales, budget cuts and very, very close shaves with financial sanctions.
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In a match totalling five shots, Gotham was true on both of its attempts for a 2-0 shutout victory over the Current.
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The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.
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Wednesday's episode of the long-running primetime game show came down to a photo finish between returning champion Dan Laine from Jersey City, AJ Maroney from Boston, and Katelyn Mueller-McLean from San Francisco.
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In 2024, Mystik Dan half-nosed out Sierra Leone and Forever Young to win the Derby’s first three-horse photo finish since 1947.
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Alves, who has several friends who are Haitians, was not expecting a blowout.
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Not ready to accept a blowout loss, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermin Mahmić lands one in the net in stoppage time!
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaker. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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