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one of the robbers eventually squeaked about the others
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Recent Examples of squeaked
ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The bill squeaked through the Senate on Monday by just one vote but passed the House by more than 20 votes.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Wilson led off the inning with a single that squeaked by the second baseman.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Four minutes and seven seconds into the overtime period, Megan Keller pulled off a nifty move and squeaked the puck past the Canadian goaltender to preserve the gold.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The 67,300 domestic migrants heading to the second most populous state year over year barely squeaked by South Carolina, which had the third highest number of domestic migrants at 66,600.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
That proved to be true again Wednesday night as Velasco was in the middle of the fray, scoring 11 of his 14 points in the first half as host Oswego squeaked out a 59-58 win over Metea Valley.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
After making such concessions, the bill finally squeaked through.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Miami squeaked into the postseason after a long and protracted battle — with a public relations nudge from the ACC — to leap past Notre Dame.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Last year, the Tar Heels squeaked into the First Four and blew out San Diego State, then lost in the first round to Ole Miss.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The bill squeaked through the Senate on Monday by just one vote but passed the House by more than 20 votes.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Wilson led off the inning with a single that squeaked by the second baseman.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Four minutes and seven seconds into the overtime period, Megan Keller pulled off a nifty move and squeaked the puck past the Canadian goaltender to preserve the gold.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The 67,300 domestic migrants heading to the second most populous state year over year barely squeaked by South Carolina, which had the third highest number of domestic migrants at 66,600.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
That proved to be true again Wednesday night as Velasco was in the middle of the fray, scoring 11 of his 14 points in the first half as host Oswego squeaked out a 59-58 win over Metea Valley.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
After making such concessions, the bill finally squeaked through.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Miami squeaked into the postseason after a long and protracted battle — with a public relations nudge from the ACC — to leap past Notre Dame.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaked
Verb
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Emanuel, 66, has talked his way into 2028 presidential speculation by challenging his party’s college-town liberalism and pitching paid-for ideas.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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He was interviewed and later released after police talked to the Washington County District Attorney's Office.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This blend of styles is not only about presenting contrasts—clean versus shouted vocals, melodic versus dissonant riffs, headbanging versus moshing—but also preserving the murky in-between that only elevates the extreme.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by his colleague, friend and fellow animator Paul Dini, who was informed of Caldwell’s death by Dan Haskett, an animator and art director.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some people squealed when Anna Wintour came out without sunglasses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His wraparound, tight-quarters assist on a Keshad Johnson dunk in the second half breathed fire into the lungs of the home crowd.—
Bryce Miller Columnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Nov. 2021
Adjective
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No photograph could catch the smell drifting from the nearby military barracks and Indian camps; capture the murmured swirl of French, English, Arapaho, and Lakota; or let a viewer feel the colliding anxieties and expectations that hung heavy over negotiations like this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now estranged from his loud-mouthed clan, happily partnered and with a similarly neurotic daughter, Malcolm is forced to enter the fore amid Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois’ (Jane Kaczmarek) 40th wedding anniversary celebration.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2026
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The late actor was nominated in the category alongside her co-star Kathryn Hahn, who plays foul-mouthed studio marketing executive Maya Mason in the Hollywood satire.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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