squeak
noun
a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound.
have squeaked
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present perfectof squeak.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Throughout their nearly 70-year run, the Chipmunks have squeaked out 38 studio albums, raked in more than $1 billion at the box office and won five Grammys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Missile defense systems have intercepted the majority of missiles and drones, but those that have squeaked through are wreaking havoc External link.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
In fairness, most polls pegged Biden to win, and the Democratic nominee appears to have squeaked out victory.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2020
He wondered what would have happened if he had gotten those two votes on the motion to suspend - could he have squeaked the bill through?
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2020
For several nights he stayed awake as long as he could, but weariness always overtook him long before the hour at which the hinges might have squeaked.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
