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as in nail-biter
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as in landslide
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Recent Examples of squeaker
The American Kennel Club explains that the soft, squeezable texture mimics the feel of small animals, while many plush toys include squeakers to imitate the sounds of distressed prey.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The San Diego City Council voted 6-3 on June 9 to approve trash fees for about 226,000 properties (almost entirely single-family homes) eligible for city service as part of Measure B, which was approved by voters by a squeaker margin of 50.5-49.5% in 2022.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Donald Trump covets a plane, Sean Combs craves baby oil, and Joe Biden regrets rien
May 17, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes
A squeaker.
—George Kalogerakis, Air Mail, 17 May 2025
They are packed with fluff, and each toy features a squeaker and super-soft fuzz.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The San Diego City Council voted 6-3 on June 9 to approve trash fees for about 226,000 properties (almost entirely single-family homes) eligible for city service as part of Measure B, which was approved by voters by a squeaker margin of 50.5-49.5% in 2022.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Donald Trump covets a plane, Sean Combs craves baby oil, and Joe Biden regrets rien
May 17, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes
A squeaker.
—George Kalogerakis, Air Mail, 17 May 2025
They are packed with fluff, and each toy features a squeaker and super-soft fuzz.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaker
Noun
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The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers played in a nail-biter last weekend, which ended in a 40-40 tie.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Livvy Dunne watched a nail-biter in Cincinnati!—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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But instead of prompting an argument — as can happen between surfers competing for waves — the close call brought the wave riders together.—
Laylan Connelly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Homes were left without electricity, and the rains are triggering flooding and landslides along highways and roads.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Totally sounds like a normal ol' crime thriller, right?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cale has said his writing is inspired by film noir and crime movies and wanted elements of a thriller in his play.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Washington’s depth saved it from a close shave Sunday.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Six of those completions went to Mahomes' longtime teammate Travis Kelce, who finished the prime-time victory with a team-high 99 yards and one touchdown.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez, whose district includes Queens, said a victory for Mamdani will send a message nationally that a progressive message can prevail.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Their photo finish was punctuated with wide smiles.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The whole exchange took no more than a few minutes, from flush to photo finish.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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Adebayo only scored four points and didn’t hit another three-pointer after his first-quarter eruption, but the Heat still cruised to a blowout win behind its balanced attack.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Weathering the team's quarterback crisis, Jefferson reached a boiling point on Thursday night during a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaker. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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