1
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
the cranky patient was always croaking to the nurses about something
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2
as in to die
slang
to stop living
I wouldn't go around saying your great-grandmother "croaked"
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3
as in to kill
slang
to deprive of life
"I croaked the old bugger," he bragged
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as in to assassinate
slang
to put to death deliberately
hooligans had croaked the street corner wino just for the hell of it
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as in squawk
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Recent Examples of croak
Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
Recorded in Calvin Johnson’s Dub Narcotic Studio with the Beat Happening frontman frequently croaking background vocals, One Foot in the Grave is the culmination of Beck’s years in the anti-folk scene.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2024
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
Because the fish can both hear noise and feel vibrations, divers must take care not to, say, bump their speargun on the bottom while listening for croaks.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 May 2024
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Verb
This one was just quietly croaking, and not flying near to chase anyone off.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
Recorded in Calvin Johnson’s Dub Narcotic Studio with the Beat Happening frontman frequently croaking background vocals, One Foot in the Grave is the culmination of Beck’s years in the anti-folk scene.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2024
Noun
Luminous dragonflies buzz, butterflies flit their kaleidoscopic wings and doe-eyed frogs croak in the distance—rather than interfering with their surroundings, this property honors them.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
Because the fish can both hear noise and feel vibrations, divers must take care not to, say, bump their speargun on the bottom while listening for croaks.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 May 2024
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Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The late-night show cut to footage of Trump speaking at his rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and complaining about people like Rep. Adam Schiff.Michaela Zee, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The organization, created in 2002 after four students at a Jefferson County high school died by suicide in a nine-month period, is branching out beyond the Front Range.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Monk likely died long before deputies checked for his pulse, the lawsuit claimed.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Finally, as is obvious to most observers, Israel cannot kill its way out of the threat posed by Hamas and other armed Palestinian factions.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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At least 100 people were killed, and about 20 more were still missing as of mid-October.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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In Munich, demobilized soldiers, right-wing paramilitaries, and Communist militants fought in the streets, while leaders of the new Weimar Republic were routinely assassinated.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The year after Lincoln was assassinated by slavery supporter John Wilkes Booth, strip-mining of coal got started in Lincoln’s home state of Illinois.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Flocks of sparrows and parrots chirp and squawk in the palms overhead.Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024
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Once presented with a bird on the other side of the call, the parrots would hop towards the screen, let out loud squawks, and bob their heads.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 May 2024
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When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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He was allowed to be on that train and even to scream.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The twist involves a naming switch-up between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and his Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), who perishes at the hand of Darth Maul (Ray Park) at the conclusion of the divisive prequel.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the end, 384 men survived and 828 perished, either in the hold or in the water.Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Approximately 40 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was first reported at 11:43 a.m., destroyed one building, damaged at least three others, and downed utility wires along 17th Street.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The fire destroyed an apartment building near Ammons Street and West 12th Avenue, killing two cats and displacing four people, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Croak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croak. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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