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Recent Examples of creak
Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
He is defined by speed and athleticism but lately appears to be creaking — as if a lot of things, including opposition wingers, have begun to catch up with him.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But Take Note There have been complaints of faulty bearings, and the ride can be a bit wobbly and loud, with some squeaks and creaks along the way.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Verb
Rise of the far right France, Europe’s second largest economy, is just one of several Old World powers whose establishment is creaking under pressure from the hard right.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
He is defined by speed and athleticism but lately appears to be creaking — as if a lot of things, including opposition wingers, have begun to catch up with him.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creak
Noun
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Potential homebuyers with children in Detroit, for example, need roughly 20.3 years to save for a 20% down payment from scratch, according to Zoocasa.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Partnering with such firms allows startups to tap into these advantages without having to build their own infrastructure from scratch.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On sports talk shows and social media, commentators, fans and players alike groaned about the voter.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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Thirty minutes later, the Sun reported, medics still had not tended to a distraught woman half-buried by the shattered stands, groaning, with both legs apparently broken.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Chiefs, far from looking invincible, have squeaked out win after win this season, and no team has ever won three straight Super Bowls.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Remember how the 49ers squeaked out playoff wins over the Packers and Lions a year ago after being so dominant all year?—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, Herrin said other injuries on the scene included minor scrapes and burns.—
Remington Miller,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Avoid contact with wounds or scrapes deeper than the top layer of skin.4 Chlorhexidine Oral Rinse Follow your healthcare provider's instructions when using a prescription chlorhexidine oral rinse, as this product has several risks and side effects.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Austin appeared in the second segment, playing a woman being driven to distraction by her endlessly whining husband with Jean-Baptiste as her sibling.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
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After lots of whining from Jenny and a dust incident that has Jordan hamming it up like a soccer player flopping for a foul, the players tuck in for a few hours of sleep.—
Emma Sharpe,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Moving quickly and coordinating through their radios, the Asads rushed to extinguish spot fires crackling at the base of trees, in a patch of bamboo and on the many railroad ties that serve as stairs throughout the property.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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But watching Foxx and Diaz crackle with the age-appropriate chemistry of a couple that still finds each other attractive after 15 years is a reminder that star power is still as important as ever.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Villanueva has a powerful voice and a feel for Tina's growls, rasps and embellishments.—
Jim Higgins,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2024
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Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.—
Isaac Butler,
The New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Jasmine moans with pleasure as Gino traces her legs with his tongue.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Many of the patients were critically ill and moaning in pain from broken bones, head gashes and other injuries blamed on Tropical Storm Helene.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Creak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creak. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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