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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
Carl Fritjofsson, Fortune, 19 June 2026
To test if the mixture will hold together, squeeze a ping-pong-ball-sized portion in your fist.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 June 2026
Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Rave tripled to lead off the sixth and scored on Isaac Collins' squeeze bunt.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
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Verb
These companies will be squeezed not only by platform owners from above them, but also by falling prices below them.
—Carl Fritjofsson, Fortune, 19 June 2026
To test if the mixture will hold together, squeeze a ping-pong-ball-sized portion in your fist.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 June 2026
Noun
That may be traced to local competition, inventory delivery timing, and relief from the latest price squeeze.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Rave tripled to lead off the sixth and scored on Isaac Collins' squeeze bunt.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze
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After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Suddenly, a driver is faced with the possibility of being crushed by a mammal the size of a grand piano—and its massive antlers.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Now, people have been crammed into around 40 percent of the space left to them — sheltering among broken buildings, rubble and mounting solid waste.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The DeSantis aide who drafted the map crammed as many Democrats as possible into the 20th District, which made the adjacent district more Republican-oriented.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The Seleção victory eliminates Haiti from knockout play and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a bit of breathing room after his draw to open the tournament earned him criticism.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire period; the strait could potentially close up again after that, or logistical concerns could arise if Tehran demands to earn traffic fees.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Platforms like TikTok have accelerated this further by compressing inspiration and transaction into the same moment.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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This fusion approach relies on powerful laser pulses to compress and ignite fusion fuel.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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As with the studio version, the track began with Lifeson plucking out a delicate intro on a nylon-string guitar before blasting into monster electric riffs.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The contrast between bright snowfields and deep shadows has always pushed displays to their limits, but on the G6, viewers can finally see the deep, rich blacks that the filmmakers originally intended.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Tremayne, a 2025 training camp darling, also had his share of highlights and seems to be in good position to retain his role as a depth receiver and special teams ace.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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The John Wells/Noah Wyle medical drama was an immediate darling in Season 1, riding that wave all the way to the Emmy for outstanding drama series.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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