as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range
a child with a squeaky voice
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Recent Examples of squeaky
What does the phrase squeaky bum time, the racehorse Devon Loch, and the Portuguese proverb ‘morrer na prais’ all have in common?
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Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The suona is a squeaky instrument.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
The authorities have reacted quickly to protect the island’s production of halloumi, a squeaky, white cheese that can be grilled and which is fast becoming a favorite in foreign markets.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
But while similar tones are audible far beyond NBA games, or on screeching tires, aging bike breaks, and windshield wipers, there is surprisingly little research into the detailed dynamics of squeaky surfaces.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Pretty much every pooch loves this squeaky plush lamb.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Here, a professional cleaner shares how to degrease almost any area of the kitchen—from range hoods to squeaky cabinets and more.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The foil was easily damaged, the sound quality was distorted and squeaky, and the cylinder could be replayed only a few times before degrading and becoming inaudible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The suona is a squeaky instrument.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
The authorities have reacted quickly to protect the island’s production of halloumi, a squeaky, white cheese that can be grilled and which is fast becoming a favorite in foreign markets.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
But while similar tones are audible far beyond NBA games, or on screeching tires, aging bike breaks, and windshield wipers, there is surprisingly little research into the detailed dynamics of squeaky surfaces.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Pretty much every pooch loves this squeaky plush lamb.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Here, a professional cleaner shares how to degrease almost any area of the kitchen—from range hoods to squeaky cabinets and more.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The foil was easily damaged, the sound quality was distorted and squeaky, and the cylinder could be replayed only a few times before degrading and becoming inaudible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky
shrill
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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
Cite this Entry
“Squeaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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