squeakers

noun

plural of squeaker
1
as in nail-biters

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2
as in close calls

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3
as in blowouts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeakers
  1. nail-biters
  2. close calls
  3. blowouts
  4. thrillers
  5. close shaves
  6. landslides
  7. victories
  8. romps
Noun
  • 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
  • Although there have been hundreds of close calls and nail-biters, there have been some comebacks that feel like a movie come to life.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Definition of nail-biters
Noun
  • Joshua Da Silva survived a few close calls before Taskin trapped him leg-before for 12, reducing West Indies to 27-3.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In recent years, there have been several close calls with Letterman getting cast for background work, starting with Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme.
    — Alex Zalben, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of close calls
Noun
  • Between regular blowouts, hot tools, and the occasional color appointment, the damage had built up slowly, and my conditioner at the time wasn’t doing much to help.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Yes, there were plenty of blowouts and overmatched teams that may not have enjoyed their playoff experience too much.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • There's still some stuff worth adding to your watchlist, though, including a new celebrity reality competition with a Mafia twist and a pair of thrillers located in inhospitable locations.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Genres run from crime thrillers and detective mysteries to folklore horror, social and courtroom drama, and romance.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrillers
Noun
  • 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
  • The Torreys are accustomed to, pun intended, close shaves.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Definition of close shaves
Noun
  • Among other problems, the Eel River Canyon’s unstable geology is notorious for landslides that sent train cars careening into the water.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of landslides
Noun
  • Each of their four victories have come by more than 20 points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • In past reelections, Matsui has largely cruised to victories.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of victories
Noun
  • On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of romps
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