squeak
noun
a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound.
were squeaking
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past progressiveof squeak.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Inside the mall, the Christmas music was playing, sneakers were squeaking, and families were waiting to take photos with Santa Claus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025
Limbs were squeaking and snapping, and leaves were rattling.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Behind me, the guys were squeaking with held-in laughter.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
One of his forepaws slipped out through the slats or bars and rested on the bottom of the wagon where the trunks were squeaking, screeching, and jigging.
From Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
Not more than an hour and a half after Ranjoor Singh had ridden off our carts were squeaking and bumping along behind us.
From Hira Singh : when India came to fight in Flanders by Talbot Mundy
