as in to fire
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
the hunter waited for the deer to start feeding, then squeezed off several rounds
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Recent Examples of squeeze off
He was squeezed off the third base position when Breslow signed Alex Bregman to a $120 million free agent contract in the offseason.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The players that do squeeze off more shots, typically aren’t doing so from dangerous areas.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The officer squeezed off three quick shots, hitting the dog and sending it back into the house, yelping.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Homeowner's surveillance camera The homeowner whipped out his weapon and squeezed off at least a half-dozen rounds at the retreating attackers, video showed.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2023
Bourque helping to shoot down ALS Over the course of his Hall of Fame career, Ray Bourque squeezed off 6,209 shots on net, a league record surpassed last season when Capitals cannon Alexander Ovechkin fired 294 times, boosting his total to 6,355.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
The third and decisive set went by fast, and Gauff sealed it when Sabalenka came to the net down 2 games to 5, with her forehand volley ready, but with Gauff's squeezing off a passing shot that screamed past and landed in.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2023
Hess squeezed off 12 rounds, shattering the front passenger window.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 July 2023
Three of the eight officers who opened fire squeezed off 18 rounds, while the others unleashed 16, 11, six, four and three, respectively, prosecutors said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2023
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The players that do squeeze off more shots, typically aren’t doing so from dangerous areas.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The officer squeezed off three quick shots, hitting the dog and sending it back into the house, yelping.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Homeowner's surveillance camera The homeowner whipped out his weapon and squeezed off at least a half-dozen rounds at the retreating attackers, video showed.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2023
Bourque helping to shoot down ALS Over the course of his Hall of Fame career, Ray Bourque squeezed off 6,209 shots on net, a league record surpassed last season when Capitals cannon Alexander Ovechkin fired 294 times, boosting his total to 6,355.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
The third and decisive set went by fast, and Gauff sealed it when Sabalenka came to the net down 2 games to 5, with her forehand volley ready, but with Gauff's squeezing off a passing shot that screamed past and landed in.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2023
Hess squeezed off 12 rounds, shattering the front passenger window.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 July 2023
Three of the eight officers who opened fire squeezed off 18 rounds, while the others unleashed 16, 11, six, four and three, respectively, prosecutors said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze off
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The Nationals’ selection came a week after the organization fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Apparently, Señor Musk is now working for the government and firing a lot of people from their jobs—and really enjoying it.—
Larry David,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Specifically, Roblox has launched a License Manager that allows partners to work with eligible developers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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The coalition of 24 states and DC launched the suit against President Donald Trump, Linda McMahon in her capacity as secretary of education, the Education Department, Russ Vought as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the OMB.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Facing a ream of questions about the future of MasterChef now that Wallace has been dismissed, Tim Davie threw his weight behind the BBC stalwart series, which is currently renewed up until 2028.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Through his first eight seasons with the Panthers, Newton threw for over 3,000 yards each year.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Squeeze off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze%20off. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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