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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.
—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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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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The game was a nail-biter, with the Knicks trailing the Spurs by nearly 30 points at the first half, only to come back in the second half and win in the last minute of the game by one point.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Not every matchup has been a nail-biter.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Commercial aircraft and drones began having close calls around 2013, when drones first started to become popular.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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While the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95 during Game 1, Game 2 was a close call, with the Knicks winning by a slim one-point margin.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Well, not really; the continent went 41-11 for Morocco but Reed and De Maria did pick up South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia, making the overall count a landslide, with the United Bid receiving more than twice as many votes as Morocco.—
Kevin Baxter
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June 7,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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Lupino makes the most of a low budget, crafting a genuinely suspenseful thriller with potent emotional resonance.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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After opening to $17 million against a budget of less than $1 million, the horror thriller has grossed more than $116 million in North America.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of a close shave, Cincinnati couldn't decide a winner between No 5.—
Rasputin Todd,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Mar. 2026
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The litigation continued through 2025 and into 2026, with both sides claiming victories at various stages.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Oh, and the USA’s big victory was splendid for fans too.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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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.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Waite placed second in the photo finish.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Atlanta Dream scored 109 points, the second-highest total in franchise history, in a dominant 109-77 blowout of the Washington Mystics at Gateway Center Arena.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Trump, in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, sought to push back against market sentiment after a blowout US jobs report for May spurred bets that the Fed’s next move will be a rate hike to keep inflation in check.—
Tony Czuczka,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaker. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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