squeaker

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In a squeaker race for Cannes’ top prize, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu prevailed on Saturday, taking the Palme d’Or for his tense community drama “Fjord.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He had just 172 yards passing while splitting time with Horn in a season-opening win over South Dakota, then threw for 204 yards in a 23-19 squeaker over Middle Tennessee State.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Polling suggests that the candidate they’re choosing to go with is Mark Ronchetti, a weatherman from Albuquerque who lost the 2020 Senate race in a surprisingly close squeaker.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2022

The “stompin’, chompin’, dancin’ ” toy responds with more than 70 sounds and movements, and comes with accessories like headphones and a bone squeaker toy.

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2021

We've abolished the sounds Of the horn and the hounds— 'Tis the bicycle squeaker that squeals And the pack has been stuffed, Or sent to old Cruft, Now the huntsmen have taken to wheels!

From Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field by Various