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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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The most delightful moments of the entire endeavor come in the premiere, directed by Robert Alexander, as established SNL alums watch their own auditions, tearing up (Heidi Gardner) or groaning (Bowen Yang) or adamantly refusing to participate before gamely consenting to a minute or two (Poehler).—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Jessie Mazar squeezed the grab handle in her husband’s pickup and groaned as contractions struck her during the 90-minute drive from her home in rural northeastern California to the closest hospital with a maternity unit.—
Ronnie Cohen,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Irish convincingly beat Indiana and Georgia in the early playoff rounds and squeaked past Penn State en route to the championship game.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Virginia Tech squeaked into the Military Bowl and topped Cincinnati 33-17 to finish 7-6. 3.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 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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Perhaps this staging area includes the steampunk-ish hell-basement filled with ominously crackling and humming electrical equipment that sucks Cooper through a portal (sans shoes, like a religious pilgrim entering a house of worship) and reincarnates him on the floor of Dougie’s secret other place.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
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 26 Jan. 2025.
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