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Recent Examples of creak
Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Surrounded by majestic snowcapped peaks and creaking spruce trees, the hotel has the feel of an off-the-grid oasis without sacrificing any amenities.
—Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But Take Note There have been complaints of faulty bearings, and the ride can be a bit wobbly and loud, with some squeaks and creaks along the way.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Verb
He is defined by speed and athleticism but lately appears to be creaking — as if a lot of things, including opposition wingers, have begun to catch up with him.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Surrounded by majestic snowcapped peaks and creaking spruce trees, the hotel has the feel of an off-the-grid oasis without sacrificing any amenities.
—Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creak
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Rather than automakers building custom solutions from scratch, Drive Hyperion provides a complete framework that can be adapted and scaled according to specific needs.Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Synthetic biologists can use GEMs to design entirely new organisms or metabolic pathways from scratch.Blaise Manga Enuh, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The most delightful moments of the entire endeavor come in the premiere, directed by Robert Alexander, as established SNL alums watch their own auditions, tearing up (Heidi Gardner) or groaning (Bowen Yang) or adamantly refusing to participate before gamely consenting to a minute or two (Poehler).Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jessie Mazar squeezed the grab handle in her husband’s pickup and groaned as contractions struck her during the 90-minute drive from her home in rural northeastern California to the closest hospital with a maternity unit.Ronnie Cohen, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Irish convincingly beat Indiana and Georgia in the early playoff rounds and squeaked past Penn State en route to the championship game.Andrew King, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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Azevedo narrowly retained his council seat in the November election, squeaking out a win against Ed Hernandez by claiming 50.8% of the vote.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Of those eight who sought treatment, Dowling said three were adults and five children, sustaining mostly cuts and scrapes.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Consider knee and elbow pads to prevent nasty fractures and scrapes, too. Kitchen and food safety.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Seems to be the only real way to get everybody to stop whining about the seeding.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rather than a bark or even a regular whining sound, Enzo has surprised social media users by showing off his unexpected squeaking noises.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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His home seemed safe, but Matsuura gestured at flames that still crackled less than 50 yards away.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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While the goal is a roast done to your liking — tender, juicy and flavorful — on the inside, the outside should be nicely seasoned with a well-browned nearly crackling outer crust.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Villanueva has a powerful voice and a feel for Tina's growls, rasps and embellishments.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
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Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jasmine moans with pleasure as Gino traces her legs with his tongue.Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many of the patients were critically ill and moaning in pain from broken bones, head gashes and other injuries blamed on Tropical Storm Helene.Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Creak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creak. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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