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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaking
Adjective
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The chaos is still an acceptable price to pay for Birney’s expertly offputting performance, a shrill mania that gets increasingly comic over time.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sehic said there were many people at the restaurant at the time, and said Campbell was talking to someone else at the bar when he was approached by Harakh.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But the Heat and the Bucks have been talking for months and not agreed to a deal because the Bucks don’t love the Heat’s offer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Let the brush drip dry, then return it into its squeaky clean home.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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In one scene, Anne calls Ginny, trying to get Mark Brett’s phone number from the bottom of one of Gino’s squeaky ducks.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Automatic weapons blasting, tires squealing, the whole bit.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Squeaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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