squeak
noun
a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound.
squeaked
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past participleof squeak.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof squeak.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
squeaknouna short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound.
Example Sentences
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It’s a remarkable run for a team that barely squeaked into the playoffs and for a coach who last won a championship 22 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
A former corporate lawyer, Feldstein Soto squeaked through the primary before sailing to victory in her bid for the position in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
He transformed a Brazil side who squeaked through qualifying into world beaters.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
The same day, the S&P 500 squeaked by with a 24.74-point, or almost 0.4%, gain that sent it to 6,796.29, for its best daily performance in a week.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
“And face all my relatives without my motorcycle,” squeaked Ralph.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
