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as in nail-biter
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as in landslide
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Recent Examples of squeaker
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.
—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
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.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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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.
—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
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.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaker
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The Bravos finally dropped their first home series over the weekend, but followed it with a nail-biter of a series opening victory last night in Boston.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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The nail-biter was sealed with two pairs of free throws by Washington’s Shakira Austin, clinching the win with 10 seconds to go.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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It was bobbled, and Pawlak fired to first; the umpire signaled safe in an extremely close call, one that Aledo players did not agree with.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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After a bit of struggle and a close call or two, Kennedy successfully wrangles the rattler into the bucket.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Faye took office in April 2024 after winning a landslide election mostly built on Sonko’s popularity as an opposition firebrand.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
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An addictive blend of thriller and slapstick, this novel is an absorbing and quick read, or listen.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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After a double-overtime thriller to start the series, the teams have traded haymakers in the last five contests, setting up a one-game showdown for the right to play in the NBA Finals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
29 May 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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His new doctrine fueled a decades-long war – one that ultimately carried the communist movement to victory and state power in Beijing in 1949.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 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 Twins had ample opportunity to turn Saturday into a blowout.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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Through all the close losses — and blowouts — some of the Hawks did exactly that.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaker. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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