squeaking 1 of 2

adjective

as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range a baby bird making little squeaking cries

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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

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Recent Examples of squeaking
Verb
It’s been 18 years since anyone’s heard the wheels of a shopping cart squeaking across the cement floor of Dillons in Shawnee. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Red Oak opened district play by squeaking past Mansfield (23-20), but the Hawks got drilled by Duncanville (42-0) to follow. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 Against the sounds of traffic, the groups hear pigeon mating sounds and babies squeaking for food. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 The Rams have not lost to a Florida team and kept that streak alive by squeaking past Plant by scores of 30-28 and 25-22 in the final. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaking
  1. shrill
  2. talking
  3. squeaky
  4. squealing
  5. informing
Adjective
  • That loon’s shrill call, this rock’s marbled face, and the walleye wriggling several feet below are what’s at home here; the paddler, just a visitor.
    — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026
  • With a soprano voice that’s sharp but never shrill, O’Donovan can levitate a heartfelt melody over just about any kind of accompaniment.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of shrill
Verb
  • Democrats are talking more cautiously now, and the party is rooting them on from DC.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her intentions were made clear in exchanges on social media with Bowden, who harshly criticized Honeycutt for crossing party lines, particularly for talking with Ocasio-Cortez.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of talking
Adjective
  • Billy the Puppet rolling onto the stage on his squeaky tricycle.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Simply apply with a cotton swab or old toothbrush to remedy those sticky, squeaky hinges.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of squeaky
Verb
  • This time of year, the ranch’s Duroc, Hampshire and Berkshire cross hogs are paddocked along a slough, grunting and squealing under the canopy of oak and walnut trees.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Each of its elements began, long ago, in the loamy earth, hatching and creeping or slipping, slick and squealing, from the womb of the mind.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of squealing
Verb
  • The Senate sergeant at arms also issued a notice to congressional staff informing them of the investigation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In an interview, Freja Day, the brand’s chief executive officer, said menswear has been part of Soeur’s creative language since the beginning, informing its approach to clothing and silhouette.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of informing

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“Squeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaking. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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