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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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Lightweight enough to toss into a carry-on, these slippers still have a durable sole, meaning quick trips to the airplane bathroom or hotel hallway don’t require squeezing back into shoes.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Even some of the giant tech companies, such as Oracle, are facing a squeeze on their finances and may have to drastically scale back their ambitions.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
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Verb
Only 20,000 people can squeeze into the Garden, but far more New Yorkers want to gather in public to watch the games.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Lightweight enough to toss into a carry-on, these slippers still have a durable sole, meaning quick trips to the airplane bathroom or hotel hallway don’t require squeezing back into shoes.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Noun
Solimeo recommends ordering them fried with little more than a squeeze of lemon.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Even some of the giant tech companies, such as Oracle, are facing a squeeze on their finances and may have to drastically scale back their ambitions.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze
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Inland Empire cities in the path of the notorious San Andreas fault haven’t ordered the retrofit or demolition of old brick buildings, which could rain debris capable of crushing pedestrians, cars and buses with deadly force onto sidewalks and streets during shaking.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The largest eastern elk would have weighed up to a thousand pounds, and a stomp or kick from that powerful animal was fatal; the skulls of dogs and wolves would be crushed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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On a Wednesday evening in April, three hundred people crammed into the lime-green auditorium of a high school to hear representatives from across the political spectrum debate the population cap.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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For example, Walmart’s top-performing regional managers can earn up to $620,000 annually; corporate positions are also an option.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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This could be a CFO who needs the close to actually shorten, a supply chain leader who needs the planning cycle to actually compress, or a claims executive who needs the loss ratio to actually move.—
Irfan Khan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The accelerated consumption cycle has also compressed the window in which a title can generate revenue, with mid-tier content suffering most.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Go ahead and pluck away without the stress.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
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Elsewhere on the ruby red carpet, Greta Lee paid homage to beloved cowgirl, Jessie, brought to life by Joan Cusack in all five films, wearing a red and white spherical, one-shoulder gown plucked straight from the Christian Dior spring 2026 couture runway.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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As the crew invades his space and a volatile director (Pyper-Ferguson) pushes him to his limits the line between Levi and his character dissolves.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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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However, Republicans are outraged because Raman’s late surge in mail-in tallies pushed out MAGA darling and reality TV star Spencer Pratt.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Take a peek inside where the revenues for these AI darlings will come from.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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“Squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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