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as in nail-biter
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as in close call
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as in landslide
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Recent Examples of squeaker
That was down 8% from last year’s Eagles-Jets squeaker, which averaged 26.09 million in 63% of all markets.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Nixon, of course, lost the 1960 presidential election in a squeaker to then Senator John F. Kennedy.
—John Phillips, Orange County Register, 9 Oct. 2024
Allen and James Cook have carried the load during the Bills’ 2-0 start, a 34-28 squeaker over Arizona and 31-10 domination of Miami last Thursday.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The dancer can get the judge’s vote in a squeaker or by a landslide.
—Dvora Meyers, WIRED, 9 Aug. 2024
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Nixon, of course, lost the 1960 presidential election in a squeaker to then Senator John F. Kennedy.
—John Phillips, Orange County Register, 9 Oct. 2024
Allen and James Cook have carried the load during the Bills’ 2-0 start, a 34-28 squeaker over Arizona and 31-10 domination of Miami last Thursday.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The dancer can get the judge’s vote in a squeaker or by a landslide.
—Dvora Meyers, WIRED, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaker
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The outcomes ranged from nail-biters to decisive blowouts.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the final outstanding race for the U.S. House of Representatives, Merced Democrat Adam Gray ousted Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte in a nail-biter of a race in the Central Valley.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Tampa Bay is coming off a close call against the Panthers and that should grab their attention and serve them well against another non-playoff opponent.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The vote — held after weeks of wrangling over 2025 budget plans to hike taxes and cut public spending — was not a close call, with the number of deputies supporting the motion far exceeding the 288 necessary for the motion to pass in parliament, the National Assembly.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Garza not likely to go forward Waldrip said Thursday that the recent reelection, which Garza won in a landslide, was another reason to dismiss the case.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Yoon said that raised questions about the integrity of the results of April’s parliamentary election, which the liberal opposition won in a landslide.Stella Kim, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The series from Carnival Films was acquired by Sky Studios for the U.K. and much of Europe, while Peacock took the spy thriller for the U.S. market.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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That’s no small task, as the Packers have won seven of nine and barely lost last Sunday in a 34-31 thriller against Detroit.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Panasonic electric razor: on sale for $129 Original price: $209.99 Any man who wants an incredibly close shave will love the Panasonic electric razor.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Barber offers male guests a close shave, an invigorating facial, in addition to hair care.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Tesla, whose stock has risen by about 71% this year, may be the outlier since the bulk of its gains have come on the back of Trump’s election victory last month.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nigel Richards claimed victory at this year’s tournament in Granada, Spain last month, Reuters reported, showcasing once again his remarkable abilities to outperform even native speakers in their own languages.Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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May 4 - Mystik Dan wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a dramatic photo finish.CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Polls going into election week show a toss-up race, signaling the possibility that the contest could prove to be a photo finish.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fanning’s usual look at the moment seems to be classic, medium-length down-dos, sometimes with headbands and blowouts, though she’s experimented with other classically feminine hair looks before.Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beverly Hills is one of the most festive places in the world to celebrate the holidays while having a blowout meal.Andy Wang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaker. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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