Synonyms of squeaking

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adjective

as in shrill

having a high musical pitch or range

a baby bird making little squeaking cries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrill
• whistling
• shrieking
• squeaky
• screeching
• high-pitched
• treble
• piping
• nasal
• tinny
• thin
• penetrating
• squealing
• earsplitting
• strident
• piercing
• peeping
• sharp
• whiny
• whining
• yelping
• yapping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low
• bass
• deep
• grave
• hoarse
• throaty
• rough
• husky
• smoky
• gruff

squeaking

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verb

present participle of squeak

as in talking

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

one of the robbers eventually squeaked about the others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talking
• squealing
• informing
• singing
• telling (on)
• snitching
• splitting (on)
• finking
• ratting (on)
• grassing (on)
• betraying
• dropping a dime (on)
• selling (out)
• turning in
• giving away
• tattling
• backstabbing
• crossing
• blabbing
• tipping (off)
• double-crossing
• two-timing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of squeaking

Verb

Philly is 0-2 ATS after squeaking out wins over the Commanders and Titans. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

But to have it on a short week after squeaking out a Week 1 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints is not ideal. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The teams went back and forth in the first set, with the Wildcats squeaking out a 25-23 set. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

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