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as in to compress
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 to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the mob squeezes all the local merchants by threatening violence
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as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
he gave the plastic bag a squeeze and then folded it up for storage
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as in darling
slang
a person with whom one is in love
she and her main squeeze are spending Valentine's Day at a romantic country inn
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Recent Examples of squeeze
Hunter Harris, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Gone are the days when gym bags were plain, bulky duffels that got squeezed into gym lockers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Development, as well as the drought, may have put a squeeze on these populations.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Leavitt’s husband, Conner, is squeezed behind them in the SUV’s third row.
—Hunter Harris, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Gone are the days when gym bags were plain, bulky duffels that got squeezed into gym lockers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to vanishing hold times, Zo never has a bad day or a fight with their spouse, Kharraz said.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Development, as well as the drought, may have put a squeeze on these populations.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze
Verb
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Her crushing loss by Gauff in the semi-finals at Madrid was another indication that the Pole is still fighting herself in a trophyless 2025.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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All through it, the big wins, the crushing losses, the high-end drama and the 48 minutes of mundane, the Lakers followed Redick’s lead.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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They were bullied, beaten, humiliated, tortured and shot, with productive laborers crammed on top of one another in the dirty stone barracks—separately from the Jewish prisoners, whose numbers grew ever larger.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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From a purely materialistic point of view, becoming a parent means transitioning into an existence crammed with a mind-boggling amount of stuff—stuff to acquire, assemble and incorporate into your (increasingly hectic) daily routine.—
Darryn King,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Felton pitched three innings, earning her 14th win of the season.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Through the Girls Take Flight practicum, 50 high school girls under the age of 18 have earned their FAA 107 Remote Pilot Certification.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The potatoes are cooked low and slow in the oven, then compressed overnight.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rising interest rates have compressed valuations, rotating investor appetite toward value, dividends, and defensive plays.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Adams plucked out Shakespeare’s lines and mounted them like gems in a finely wrought score.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Companies are still developing mining vehicles, but one method would be to use large tractor-sized machines that drive across the sea floor plucking up nodules and transporting them via long pipes to a ship on the surface.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Verb
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That is a false narrative that Republicans have been pushing for years now.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Charlotte’s newest fine-dining darling is Albertine, with impressive food and service.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Ten-time Grammy nom Monáe, an equally impressive singer-songwriter who has become a fashion industry darling, follows in Jones’ footsteps with her own fervent fan base.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Begin the treatment by pressing the button on the remote controller.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Scatter remaining 1 1/2 cups strawberries over top; do not press berries into batter.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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“Squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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