the squeeze

noun

informal

: a situation that causes feelings of stress and pressure

We are really feeling the squeeze since I lost my job.

The government is putting the squeeze on tax evaders.

Examples of the squeeze in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But just like actors and live production crews, these creatives are also feeling the squeeze. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Teachers are feeling the squeeze, too The high prices are also affecting teachers, many of whom must pay out-of-pocket to supply their classrooms with essential items like tissues, wipes, hand sanitizers, paper and pencils. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Clear claims, specific outcomes and plain language survive the squeeze. — Andrew Kokes, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Clark, of the Hudson Institute, said the squeeze on the nation’s aircraft carriers stems from the lack of preparation and planning for the Iran war. — Ben Finley, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

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