squeaking 1 of 2

squeaking

2 of 2

verb

present participle of squeak

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of squeaking
Verb
LightDesire Musical Caterpillar Tummy Time Toy From squeaking noises to baby rattles to teething toys, this music caterpillar contributes to a complete multi-sensory experience. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 So everyone’s just barely squeaking by. David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026 But in early June last year, the Red Sox entered a series in New York at 30-34, nine games behind the first-place Yankees, before going 10-3 in their next 13 games, finishing the year on a 59-39 run and squeaking into the playoffs. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 6 June 2026 The bird appears to enjoy the flight and can be heard squeaking from inside the cabin. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 And the offense did just enough, squeaking past the Steelers and Patriots. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 After squeaking out one-run victories over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday and Sunday – games that taxed the bullpen and stressed their fans – this one was comfortable from the fourth inning. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 Jared Wright fired off the rush, squeaking a shot through Saros. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026 The Illini remember all to well squeaking out a 6-point victory in a Top 20 matchup in Iowa City in January. Ryan Baker, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaking
Adjective
  • Amid the rumblings of construction at nearby David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the sound of a shrill whistle and chopping feet at the nearby Murfin Family Practice Fields signaled one thing.
    Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That trademark indecision of summer takes root in her words and spreads through the music until her vocals diverge in the chorus, peeling like a clementine’s skin as one shrill line scales upward and the other remains monotone.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The term first went viral thanks to a resurfaced clip of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid talking to her then-teenage, now-supermodel daughter, Gigi Hadid.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The victim was conscious, breathing and talking when taken to Community Regional Medical Center.
    Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Without fail, the refreshing formula leaves my pores squeaky clean sans the need for a second cleanse.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Are they deluded into thinking that the complainers are just a squeaky wheel minority and the majority of fans are happy with it?
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Video shot by OnScene TV on August 9 showed people rushing in and out of the store, some carrying merchandise, as roaring engines and squealing tires are heard in the background.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Who's signing up for France's annual pig-squealing championship?
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • His wife later reportedly received a letter from World Vision informing her that his donation helped restore the vision of two people.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Manson’s death was met with strong reactions from the family members of his victims, who were contacted by prison officials informing them of the mass murderer’s passing.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Squeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaking. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster