squeak 1 of 2

as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities one of the robbers eventually squeaked about the others

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squeak

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noun

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Recent Examples of squeak
Verb
Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, the House GOP budget resolution that squeaked through committee last week as a broad and ambitious outline is in jeopardy amid concerns from moderate Republicans. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2025 Also, having a mattress that doesn’t squeak or jiggle when my cat comes back from his midnight snack is a real plus for a solid, uninterrupted REM cycle. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Loud hums, squeaks, and rattles: While many old dishwashers do emit a loud hum, sometimes this can be caused by a problem with a pump. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025 However, instead of a traditional meow, the kitten can only manage a tiny squeak. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for squeak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeak
Verb
  • Worse yet, has Lutnick ever talked with a friend or relative in his or her 70s or 80s who depends on Social Security to cover basic bills?
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Prior to the premiere, O’Brien talked to Variety about the challenge of playing dual parts.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Frontman Bryan Garris let out a mighty pig squeal as guest vocalist Poppy thrashed and screamed across the stage, dressed like an even more macabre girl from The Ring.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Listen for a squeal and know that your prank was a success! 20.
    Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One-take monologues are sliced in half, plot twists pause mid-gasp, and a car chase sequence screeches to a halt.
    Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2025
  • While not functional, the shiny cars served as props for young kids to vape, scroll on their phones, and screech on top of.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Audio is included too, and picks up chirps and songs clearly.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Although Marchand doesn’t mind saying a few chirps here and there.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Republican conference is rife with sticking points as budget hawks squawk and some House Republicans insist on increasing the state and local tax deduction.
    Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024
  • There’s no dialogue, at least none decipherable to human ears — everything is a symphony of meows, woofs, squawks, grunts, squeaks, squeals and simian cries.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Bonobos, great apes related to us and chimpanzees that live in the Republic of Congo, communicate with vocal calls including peeps, hoots, yelps, grunts, and whistles.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, the yelps and clucks from three calls orchestrated by Dr. H. S. (Buck) Banton had resulted in our facing down a pair of Alabama gobblers in an area that didn’t have a single turkey before 1956.
    Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The tornado’s roar lasted only five seconds, but that was enough to demolish Bott’s service station, a family business and a Moundville, Missouri, landmark, leaving Bott in shock and with a feeling of uncertainty.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Mid-set, Durst made a surprise entrance to sing alongside her, to the roar of the crowd.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025

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“Squeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeak. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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