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.
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Studios and even influencers will feel the squeeze.
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Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
For low-income beneficiaries, the squeeze is even worse — the number of plans available to them dropped by 29% in just one year, leaving them the fewest options since Part D began.
—Robert Goldberg, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The Warren, Indiana farmer doesn't know anyone who's lost their farm from the squeeze so far, but the concern is real.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
When travel drops off, wellness centers doing important work around self-care and community healing feel the squeeze too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
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Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
For low-income beneficiaries, the squeeze is even worse — the number of plans available to them dropped by 29% in just one year, leaving them the fewest options since Part D began.
—Robert Goldberg, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The Warren, Indiana farmer doesn't know anyone who's lost their farm from the squeeze so far, but the concern is real.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
When travel drops off, wellness centers doing important work around self-care and community healing feel the squeeze too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the squeeze
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“The squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20squeeze. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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