as in talks
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 squeaks
Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Chatman squeaks onto the roster after showing position flex at fullback on offense, as well.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The translation squeaks and spooks with imagery of haunts and death.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaks
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Tommy is ready to go to war, but Mireya talks her way free before Tommy arrives.—
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Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.—
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The contract also reportedly contains a term stating that the school doesn’t have to enter him into the NCAA transfer portal; ordinarily, a school is obligated under NCAA rules to enter an athlete’s name once the athlete informs the school of their intent to transfer.—
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At the heart of this book is unfathomable sorrow that shapes the trajectory of all of her relationships and informs her actions and inactions.—
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Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.—
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As evening falls, the clink of pints and bursts of cackles spill from Pat Collins Pub—where locals swap stories to the rhythm of fiddle tunes beneath an Irish twilight.—
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The duo jumped and screamed in celebration, with their dogs joining the fun with a few barks and squeals.—
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Peppermint is a classic option, but the world of chocolate barks is so much broader than just that one flavor.—
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Two of the monkeys had applauded the event with hopping and grunts, but the other three had shot like arrows into the trees, chasing after the peculiar bird that had remained indifferent to their antics.—
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Wrestlers are rewarded for greater effort, more force and louder grunts.—
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
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White then nailed a step back 3, drawing more roars, and Jones hit a reverse layup.—
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The year's first full moon is best known as the wolf moon since the howls of wolves were more likely to be heard during winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
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United Methodist leadership with the bishop’s office preached to students, who welcomed the leaders with excited howls.—
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“Squeaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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