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squeaked

VERB

make sharp, high-pitched sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

creak screech squeal

STRONG

cheep cry grate peep pipe scream shrill sing sound talk whine yelp

WEAK

scritch

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet

Example Sentences

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The tech rally lost some steam Wednesday, but the three major indexes still squeaked out closing highs.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

A former corporate lawyer, Feldstein Soto squeaked through the primary before sailing to victory in her bid for the position in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Philadelphia managed to bumble its way into the play-in and squeaked into the playoffs to face Boston.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

He transformed a Brazil side who squeaked through qualifying into world beaters.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“Because no one’s ever made it out alive...?” he squeaked.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley