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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
But the Hispanic Policy Council poll, which shows Trump with a comfortable cushion at the top of the ticket, sees the Senate race as a squeaker by comparison.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 5 May 2024
After the White Sox won in a rout in Game 1, the Dodgers’ pitching took over, with the White Sox winning a 1-0 Game 5 squeaker with the only run coming on a double play grounder against Sandy Koufax.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Hence the range of potential outcomes stretches from a Harris sweep to state-by-state squeakers to a Trump landslide.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 26 Oct. 2024
Overhead, a menagerie of developmental detachable toys, including a wiggly octopus, chiming turtle with mirror, crinkly sea star, squeaker crab, and chiming manta ray beckon little hands and feet and promote hand-eye coordination.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 5 May 2024
After the White Sox won in a rout in Game 1, the Dodgers’ pitching took over, with the White Sox winning a 1-0 Game 5 squeaker with the only run coming on a double play grounder against Sandy Koufax.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Hence the range of potential outcomes stretches from a Harris sweep to state-by-state squeakers to a Trump landslide.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 26 Oct. 2024
Overhead, a menagerie of developmental detachable toys, including a wiggly octopus, chiming turtle with mirror, crinkly sea star, squeaker crab, and chiming manta ray beckon little hands and feet and promote hand-eye coordination.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaker
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The decisive win came two seasons after the Eagles had lost to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and the Chiefs had been the favorites to win the 2025 nail-biter.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The night’s most prestigious award is always a nail-biter, but this year’s competition promises extra drama with Swift, who holds the AOTY record with four; breakthrough artists Carpenter, Roan and Charli xcx; and industry-evolving musicians Eilish, André 3000 and Jacob Collier in the mix.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the agency created a safety review team following a string of close calls at U.S. airports, and has aimed to remove or shut down intersecting runways in cities like Chicago and Dallas because of concerns about ground congestion.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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The two close calls came within a week of Wednesday's horrifying collision, in which an inbound commercial flight from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River.—
Chris Pandolfo,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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In areas affected by heavy rain, landslides and rockslides are possible.—
Daniel Amarante,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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As widespread flooding swamped Kentucky, Kentucky Route 160 in Knott County was closed due to a landslide, while some homes in Perry County were evacuated, and waters in Hardin County reached historic levels, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday afternoon.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Bradley Cooper was later set to star as Bullitt, the character made famous from the 1968 Steve McQueen thriller.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast Awards Chatter, Pearce was asked by host Scott Feinberg about his experience working with Spacey on the set of the 1997 noir thriller LA Confidential.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
18 Feb. 2025
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Both losses were close shaves, 51-47 to T.F. South and 45-42 to Oak Lawn.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Safety razors and straight razors are quite easy to shave with (and get you a close shave), but there is a small learning curve.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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Creighton won the teams’ first meeting — a 57-56 thriller in Omaha on Dec. 31 — and would clinch the head-to-head tiebreaker with a victory Sunday.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The victory also gave the team some momentum after a preseason during which its standing as a top-tier program had been questioned.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately for Detroit, the Minnesota Vikings continue to win, too, setting up what could be a photo finish in Week 18.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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In the men’s 100-meter final, Noah Lyles and six other runners were involved in a photo finish — 0.09 seconds separated Lyles from seventh place.—
The Athletic Staff,
The Athletic,
11 Aug. 2024
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California could be ultimately switched out with Dougherty Valley as the Wildcats have two blowout wins over their San Ramon rivals.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Maybe the Huskies rediscovered the championship pedigree with a blowout win at South Carolina.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaker. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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