squeakers

noun

plural of squeaker
1
as in nail-biters

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2
as in close calls

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3
as in blowouts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeakers
  1. nail-biters
  2. close calls
  3. blowouts
  4. thrillers
  5. close shaves
  6. landslides
  7. victories
  8. romps
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
  • Although there have been hundreds of close calls and nail-biters, there have been some comebacks that feel like a movie come to life.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Definition of nail-biters
Noun
  • Allen played Toby Cavanaugh on Pretty Little Liars, who, despite multiple close calls, survived the entire series.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of close calls
Noun
  • Sleek & Short Gilbert Flores/Getty Images Roszak says fall is all about sleek blowouts with a super-smooth feel.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • The best crime thrillers consider the way violence, an endemic feature of human societies, can spiral out of hand.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, thrillers and, surprisingly, literary adaptations are still being undersupplied.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrillers
Noun
  • 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
  • The Torreys are accustomed to, pun intended, close shaves.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Definition of close shaves
Noun
  • Among other problems, the Eel River Canyon’s unstable geology is notorious for landslides that sent train cars careening into the water.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of landslides
Noun
  • One of the original cases, a federal lawsuit involving basketball player Brock Wisne, is leaning in the NCAA's direction, though victories there have only spawned more lawsuits in state court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Projected median margin of victories according to the Maxwell projections are also included.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of victories
Noun
  • On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of romps
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