eke

[eek] / ik /

VERB

lengthen

Synonyms

WEAK

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Example Sentences

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I still think Scotland will eke out the win, but how will Steve Clarke go about it?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Euphoria” “Despite grim reviews for its latest season, ‘Euphoria’ will still eke out a nomination because Zendaya can do no wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Shares of Chipotle jumped 6.2% after hours on Wednesday, after the company managed to eke out a surprise same-store sales gain for the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Stock market volatility can be grueling on your nerves, but it can also create opportunities to eke out some tax savings.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Not finding what they had hoped or expected, many returned home, but others stayed and tried to eke out a living.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French