as in squeeze
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the tight squeezing of his hands on hers made her face turn red
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as in crushing
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of
kept squeezing the bottle until the ketchup squirted all over the table
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as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
I think we can squeeze a bit more into the washing machine
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as in earning
to get with great difficulty
managed to squeeze a living by cleaning houses
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as in compressing
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
squeezed the blanket until it fit into the box
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as in plucking
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the mob squeezes all the local merchants by threatening violence
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Recent Examples of squeezing
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
But for all its utility, ordinary squeezing is a relatively simple, second-order effect.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Concacaf is not the only confederation squeezing games into FIFA windows around the club calendar.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Higher fuel costs are leading to inflation and squeezing household budgets, while industries from manufacturing to transport are facing rising operating costs and supply disruptions.
—Julhas Alam, Fortune, 11 May 2026
At some point, the NFL will have to decide whether squeezing every possible dollar out of media rights is worth diminishing the on-field product.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Even squeezing through several dozen ships over 10 days—the best-case shipping scenario in the game—remains a far cry from the pre-war average of 130 ships passing through the strait each day.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The sliders can fold to help with squeezing the headphones into a bag.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications is important in addressing cost-of-living issues, since high utility costs are squeezing many of our residents.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Gas prices, housing costs and groceries are squeezing people who are working hard yet still falling behind.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Prices for everything are higher, squeezing already tight budgets to the breaking point, with no end in sight.
—The Virginian Pilot and Daily Press Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Noun
Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
But for all its utility, ordinary squeezing is a relatively simple, second-order effect.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Concacaf is not the only confederation squeezing games into FIFA windows around the club calendar.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
While progressive Democrats are pushing to tax billionaires and close corporate loopholes, Republicans are warning that squeezing job creators will severely damage Illinois’ economy.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Higher fuel costs are leading to inflation and squeezing household budgets, while industries from manufacturing to transport are facing rising operating costs and supply disruptions.
—Julhas Alam, Fortune, 11 May 2026
At some point, the NFL will have to decide whether squeezing every possible dollar out of media rights is worth diminishing the on-field product.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Even squeezing through several dozen ships over 10 days—the best-case shipping scenario in the game—remains a far cry from the pre-war average of 130 ships passing through the strait each day.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The sliders can fold to help with squeezing the headphones into a bag.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications is important in addressing cost-of-living issues, since high utility costs are squeezing many of our residents.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Gas prices, housing costs and groceries are squeezing people who are working hard yet still falling behind.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Prices for everything are higher, squeezing already tight budgets to the breaking point, with no end in sight.
—The Virginian Pilot and Daily Press Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeezing
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Rojas followed with a single on a hit-and-run to send Rizzo to third, and then sophomore Ander Elorriaga executed a perfect squeeze bunt on a 2-2 delivery by Aiden Carey to score Rizzo.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Has there even been ONE squeeze bunt in Major League Baseball this season?—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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For a club already facing relegation on the pitch, their own fans may have just dealt them the final, crushing blow.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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For smaller prey, the attack may cause rapid death through crushing injuries or punctured organs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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But the line is shifting towards the Mediterranean Sea, cramming Gaza’s population into a shrinking strip of land.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Instead of cramming an itinerary, dark sky travelers often build trips around a single celestial event or a multi-night stay somewhere remote enough to actually see the stars.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Some of our favorite compression packing cubes on the market, these Bagsmart cubes free up to 60 percent extra packing space in your luggage by compressing the excess air out of your clothes.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Imagine taking a huge cloud of gas, and compressing much of that material down into just a few clumps that were much smaller in physical size.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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The Lightning historically have done a tremendous job plucking NHL talent from the middle rounds of the draft.—
Eduardo Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Which is why Hailey Bieber’s bright white, electric G-Wagon is parked just feet away from the office bullpen, where 20-something staffers of the full-service production company are plucking away at their computers.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Rough seas and hazardous underwater conditions repeatedly delayed search efforts as crews mapped and marked the cave entrance before pushing deeper inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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That’s why Stuart expects the energy crisis will get worse this spring and summer, pushing gas to $5 a gallon as soon as this month.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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This compression of the purchase funnel is now the defining characteristic of modern fashion commerce, separating market leaders from those struggling to keep pace.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Woods, with facial hair, donned a black long sleeve and hat with sunglasses, gray shorts and black shoes, while still wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Squeezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeezing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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