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

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, its 14th record of the year, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.03% to eke out its 20th record of the year.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But enthusiasm for some of the predicted nominees isn’t at its zenith: “Despite grim reviews for its latest season, ‘Euphoria’ will still eke out a nomination because Zendaya can do no wrong,” grouses Kristen Baldwin.

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

“Abensa eke ubassu inouxi Akyrria,” I said, wondering if she spoke Ayorthaian.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine