SQUEAKING Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaking

Adjective

But about five minutes later, a sharp cracking sound momentarily replaced the shrill squeal of sirens, and the top half of the South Tower imploded, bringing the entire thing down.

— Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
The shrill call of the shofar ensures no one falls asleep during lengthy Jewish High Holy Day services each year.

— Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of shrill

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Meanwhile, Murphy’s staff had increasingly been talking internally about the need for members to support athlete labor rights and for college sports to have a players’ association, at the very least, if not a union.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Thomas, 56, of Algonquin, said in talking to voters, people in the district are concerned about taxes and safety.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of talking

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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
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

Definition of squealing

Verb

But in order to disguise what is afoot, in a party-line vote in both houses of the General Assembly, Democrats prescribed the precise language that must appear on the ballot informing the voters what Question 3 will do, if passed.

— Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026
Human rights groups and United Nations officials have accused the Syrian government of widespread abuses in its detention facilities, including torture and arbitrary detention of thousands of people, in many cases without informing their families.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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