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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Recent Examples of squeak
Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
In an instant classic and arguably the game of the year, UGA squeaked by Georgia Tech 44-42 after eight (no, that's not a typo) overtime periods.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
West Haven squeaked by Glastonbury 6-0 in the snow in the quarterfinal then beat Fairfield Prep in a rematch in the Class LL semifinal game.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
In an instant classic and arguably the game of the year, UGA squeaked by Georgia Tech 44-42 after eight (no, that's not a typo) overtime periods.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
There was a slight squeak on the hinges when adjusting the fit, but that would probably disappear with just a little use.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones provides a rubbery synth line, while Michael breaths heavily, squeaks, squeals and hiccups to soul’s delight.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The opposition talked constantly about him too, adding to the widespread sense that the entire election was a referendum on the 10-year reign of Narendra Modi.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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We’d been warned by the church’s MC not to talk to the president.Laura Carney, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Barrymore squeals in disgust after reaching into her pocket and pulling out a sandwich.Shyla Watson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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At the corner of St. Peter and Royal Streets, a tuba begins its rumbling and a trombone squeals; the instruments sparkle in the sunlight, glinting gold amid a gathering crowd.Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Third, CFOs’ (non) responses to these eight questions will swiftly inform boards if AI readiness is serious, a passing curiosity or simply procrastinating lip service.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With the screech of an electric guitar, Puddin leaned her head back, stomping her foot to the beat of the drums.Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 10 June 2024
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For two decades, the most frightening sound in the north was the screech of brakes preceding a bomb being thrown through the doors of a dance hall or pub.Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Image: Kidde The alarms connect to the Ring app and, as well as sending alerts when triggered, will notify you about a low battery to help avoid those 2AM chirps.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
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This beautiful cat makes the sweetest chirps and meows to talk to you!Staff report, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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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
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Flocks of sparrows and parrots chirp and squawk in the palms overhead.Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024
Noun
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Don’t be that guy who runs the same series of seven yelps all morning long.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024
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And the merry-go-round of yelps and vocal chops at its core gleam like Christmas morning.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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Collecting data and recordings of leopard roars has proven difficult in the past, according to the study, making the study of their vocalizations and communication challenging.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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In one strip, the kids act out the horrible roar of an atomic bomb, and Snoopy has frequent aerial battles with the Red Baron.Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Squeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeak. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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