Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze plays
Noun
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There had only been six previous go-ahead late-inning squeezes — by the Giants in the 2014 NLCS, the Nationals in the 2014 NLDS, the Yankees in the 1996 ALDS, the Mets in the 1969 World Series, the Red Sox in the 1918 World Series and the Braves in the 1914 World Series.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Using your hands, give the leaves 2 to 3 aggressive squeezes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is now making ominous threats to Cuba.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump has issued direct threats against each regime, intensifying the pressure on Tehran and Caracas alike.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Let’s put our swords down for the good of sports.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As with many of A24's horror movies, we're left to ponder whether anything supernatural happens as Maud's quest reaches its apotheosis, proving that fanatical belief is enough to inspire great terrors.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The internet gives us more opportunity to be exposed to noteworthy terrors from other countries.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Squeeze plays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze%20plays. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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