- present participle of creak.
creaking
Example Sentences
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Here, Fay Victor, a uniquely daring and creative singer, adorns her vocal with all manner of creaking, wailing, moaning and scatting, yet she maintains Bey’s feeling of directing a congregation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Tryl says although it is clear Britain is "creaking at the top", his research on public opinion suggests the foundations of community still appear to be strong.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Virgil van Dijk will celebrate his 35th birthday during the knockout rounds, and his bones could be creaking if Netherlands are still in the World Cup at that stage.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The first round was marred by logistical problems and a vote count that took weeks to complete, deepening distrust in Peru's creaking institutions.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
We tiptoe through the darkness, the floorboards creaking loudly beneath our feet.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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