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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
Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
So this market squeezes big flavors out of a shorter season and doesn't open until July.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Brandon Tucker, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
The affordability squeeze is colliding with that decline and with weaker job creation, Puri said.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
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Verb
Nurses work furiously, hand-squeezing resuscitator bags to help their patients breathe.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
So this market squeezes big flavors out of a shorter season and doesn't open until July.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Noun
The result is a quiet squeeze on household finances.
—Brandon Tucker, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
The affordability squeeze is colliding with that decline and with weaker job creation, Puri said.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze
Verb
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So go crush a hearty meal at The Chef’s Hut this summer.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Ella Langley crushes internet troll.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Nine months after they were forced to flee their dream home, the family of five is crammed into a 900-square-foot, two-bedroom bungalow on Mitch’s parents’ farm where the couple had lived as newlyweds.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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Hundreds crammed into the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday, rallying to support DFL lawmakers demanding a vote on gun reform after wrapping up a days-long sit-in protest in the state House chambers.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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There’s a deeply observational quality to his songwriting, especially evident in the most nostalgic numbers here, that makes his eternal cheer feel well earned.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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The track became a major crossover success, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually earning platinum certification.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Both expenses have compressed margins for manufacturers throughout the country.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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None of that has been compressed by AI.—
Harshit Dwivedi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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There’s no foraging, no organic garden to pluck basil and chili peppers from, no local butchery next door…and if there isn’t enough food flown in to account for multi-day weather delays?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The aftermath of one of Otto’s decisions gives Beever as Léna some rich material to work through, but strands Machado-Graner to an extent, including in a short subplot that feels like it was plucked from an entirely different screenplay.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
Verb
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As criticism over competitive disparities intensified following the meet, pro-trans activists pushed back with the familiar argument that inclusion matters more than results, while opponents argued female athletes lose opportunities in the process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 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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But for all its utility, ordinary squeezing is a relatively simple, second-order effect.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The energy and bustle of Harvard Square balances top shops—Ray Bans, Gap, Patagonia—with indie darlings like romance bookstore Lovestruck Books and Bob Slate Stationer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The other headliners are rising pop star Zara Larsson, Grammy darling Brandi Carlile, lesbian pop band MUNA, and Carly Rae Jepsen doing a special sunset performance.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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“Squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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