as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range
a baby bird making little squeaking cries
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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
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Recent Examples of squeaking
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Adding a wonderful touch is that of foley artist Liam Sullivan, who can be seen silhouetted behind a screen creating an in-the-moment soundtrack of gunshots, ringing phones, squeaking doors, kissing, bird calls and more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Instead of occurring randomly, squeaking sound frequencies are determined by the repetition rate of propagating pulses.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Paired with Michigan squeaking out a win over Nebraska, that trio forms a three-way tie atop the standings at 9-1, with Illinois a half-game back at 8-1.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s a good deal of recency bias at play the way the Seahawks have been rolling and the way the Rams have been squeaking by, particularly on defense.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Barely squeaking its way into the 19th century, Anmer Hall was constructed in 1802.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The curds were not only warm and farm-fresh but also fun to eat, squeaking with every bite.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2025
With every enemy dead, the familiar sounds of the Halo universe are gone — there’s no Grunts squeaking insults or Jackals chattering in another language.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Spray it on a squeaking door hinge, drawer, or otherwise to make opening and closing it smoother and quieter.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Adding a wonderful touch is that of foley artist Liam Sullivan, who can be seen silhouetted behind a screen creating an in-the-moment soundtrack of gunshots, ringing phones, squeaking doors, kissing, bird calls and more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Instead of occurring randomly, squeaking sound frequencies are determined by the repetition rate of propagating pulses.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Paired with Michigan squeaking out a win over Nebraska, that trio forms a three-way tie atop the standings at 9-1, with Illinois a half-game back at 8-1.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s a good deal of recency bias at play the way the Seahawks have been rolling and the way the Rams have been squeaking by, particularly on defense.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Barely squeaking its way into the 19th century, Anmer Hall was constructed in 1802.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The curds were not only warm and farm-fresh but also fun to eat, squeaking with every bite.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2025
With every enemy dead, the familiar sounds of the Halo universe are gone — there’s no Grunts squeaking insults or Jackals chattering in another language.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaking
Adjective
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And each dares to honor the humanity in characters often reduced to predators and prey by one faction, shrill social justice warriors and brave free thinkers by another.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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In turn, the tone has changed around Newcastle these past few days; less shrill, less edgy, less perilous.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After all, talking to a defiant teen can be like tiptoeing through a minefield—the smallest misstep could set off an argument.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Someone must have been squealing.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff’s office Facebook post about Penelope’s arrest racked up hundreds of comments and reactions within an hour, including a lot of pig, hog, pork, ham, bacon and squealing puns.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Green Bay Packers are doing some shuffling at cornerback by adding Benjamin St-Juste while informing Nate Hobbs of a plan to release him a year after signing him to the $48 million, four-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Carita Kim, a PUSD parent ambassador, was among those informing families about the program.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What does the phrase squeaky bum time, the racehorse Devon Loch, and the Portuguese proverb ‘morrer na prais’ all have in common?—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The suona is a squeaky instrument.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Squeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaking. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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