SQUEAKER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

squeaker

noun

Definition of squeaker

as in nail-biter

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in close call

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

misfire

as in landslide

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of squeaker Viral Jumbo Pumpkin Spice Latte Dog Toy Bring seasonal fun to playtime with the Jumbo Pumpkin Spice Latte Plush Dog Toy from Petco, featuring a cozy oversized design, soft cuddly fabric, squeaker, and crinkle details to delight and engage your pup. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 Fittingly, the result—a squeaker of a win for El-Sayed, who led by less than a percentage point when the race was called this morning—looks close to the Platonic ideal of an inconclusive outcome. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 Miller-Meeks won the second race over Bohannan by a squeaker. — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026 Known for their indestructible qualities, each toy features a knotted rope, squeaker and crinkle, and spiked toy ball inside. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for squeaker

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaker

Noun

Speaking of nail-biters, Marisa Berenson, better known for her roles in front of the camera, is in the process of putting together her own movie project.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Not only did Jackson get hurt and the Panthers got beaten in a nail-biter, but Jackson also lost his phone and wallet in the locker room.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of nail-biter

Noun

Already this year, hurricanes have intensified rapidly in the Pacific, and Hawaii has had close calls with several hurricanes that brought destructive rain and wind.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
At this week’s meeting, 2027 was a fairly close call, with eight officials pointing to another hike, six seeing the funds rate holding steady and four envisioning cuts.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of close call

Noun

During the previous general election — which saw Starmer lead the governing Labour party to a landslide victory and end 14 years of Conservative rule — Burnham was serving as Mayor of Manchester.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Rescuers are still searching for more than 5,000 people missing in the border region with China after August’s glacier collapse unleashed landslides and a flash flood that tore through valleys.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of landslide

Noun

Rue Dangeau debuts Victorian Gothic thriller Séance starring Vivian Kerr with a one-week run at the Laemmle Royal in Los Angeles before widening to dates in San Francisco, Phoenix, Houston, Palm Springs and Sedona, with more cities to be announced.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
This week, Netflix features the latest installment in a legendary anime series, a Spanish-language thriller stuffed with social commentary, and a Canadian horror about a mysterious beast stalking an isolated fishing village.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of thriller

Noun

The shaver’s gold-foil covers are hypoallergenic and allow for a close shave without harmful lacerations.

— Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Villa rely on its revenue to push their limits, so going another year on the outside will mean player sales, budget cuts and very, very close shaves with financial sanctions.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Definition of close shave

Noun

Hastert became a congressional candidate in 1986 and beat the Democrat with 52% of the vote, his smallest margin of victory in a congressional race.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The nine-year time jump Courtesy of tvN Advertisement Nine years later, Pi-o is an internationally renowned solo pianist, having used his victory at the Prague Harmonie International Competition to launch a career.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of victory

Noun

The 29-year-old Lyles won gold in the 100 at Paris in a photo finish, narrowly edging out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson and becoming the first American man to win the Olympic sprint since Justin Gatlin in 2004.

— Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This time the 11-10 favorite found himself on the wrong side of a five-horse photo finish.

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of photo finish

Noun

Then there’s a big dropoff in snaps to the young guys who have entered in blowouts, led by Mykah Newton (19) and Keyshawn Stancil (18).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Bond yield blowout Worries about a potential debt crisis in France boiled over last week, leading to a selloff in French bonds and a sharp rise in yields.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of blowout

Browse Nearby Words

squeaked

squeaker

squeakers

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Squeaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaker. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of squeaker

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

inscrutable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes