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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
I think we can squeeze a bit more into the washing machine
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as in compressed
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 plucked
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the mob squeezes all the local merchants by threatening violence
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Recent Examples of squeezed
Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, a Philadelphia food bank, told USA TODAY that food banks are already squeezed by federal funding cuts.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
In the eighth, the Dodgers squeezed two more out of Toronto’s bullpen to create a cushion for Yamamoto.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
But the program may still get squeezed by the sweeping cuts proposed across the government.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Without breaking stride, Roach swam over Schlottman, squeezed past Van Roten, and stuffed Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Advertisement As workers get squeezed by rising prices, employers are trying to take even more radical steps to reduce health care costs.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Lockdowns throttled economic activity and squeezed tax revenue, while public spending surged as governments tried to protect the most vulnerable.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Some claim younger drinkers, particularly Gen Z, are tipping less, if at all — leaving bartenders frustrated and financially squeezed.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
But there's also concern that these programs, some funded by private donations and not used to such demand, will be financially squeezed.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, a Philadelphia food bank, told USA TODAY that food banks are already squeezed by federal funding cuts.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
In the eighth, the Dodgers squeezed two more out of Toronto’s bullpen to create a cushion for Yamamoto.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
But the program may still get squeezed by the sweeping cuts proposed across the government.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Without breaking stride, Roach swam over Schlottman, squeezed past Van Roten, and stuffed Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Advertisement As workers get squeezed by rising prices, employers are trying to take even more radical steps to reduce health care costs.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Lockdowns throttled economic activity and squeezed tax revenue, while public spending surged as governments tried to protect the most vulnerable.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Some claim younger drinkers, particularly Gen Z, are tipping less, if at all — leaving bartenders frustrated and financially squeezed.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeezed
Adjective
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Either way, the damage has been done, and Stuckmann will be hard-pressed to find that kind of unbridled support online again.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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But New York will be hard-pressed to make the playoffs with second-year stud WR Malik Nabers out for the season due to a torn ACL.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, the hopes were crushed.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Twelve days after that statement, Norvell’s Noles crushed the Demon Deacons to snap a nine-game ACC losing streak (dating back to last year) and climb to 4-4 overall.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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It was crammed full of talented actors.—
Jay Glennie,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Think about the huge NAVWAR building that’s crammed full of contractors that provide billions of dollars to keep our military strong.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dylan, Olivia and Karagach's performance earned them 36/40 from the judges and plenty of high praise.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even when compressed up to 20 times, the accuracy is still about 60%.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The events that unfold are compressed, both in time and in space, and the pressure is enormous.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At times, Gerber has even worn pieces plucked directly from Crawford’s wardrobe.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Raped with a statue of Jesus plucked from a mantle.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a 30-minute interview, Martin defended how the party has been managing its internal divisions, and pushed back at Republicans who have accused Democrats of embracing violence and radical politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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At 14, Wuornos gave birth to a son who was placed for adoption, and she was soon pushed out of the home and began drifting and hitchhiking, per the Netflix documentary.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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China’s military has unveiled a combat drone converted from a Soviet–era fighter jet, a development that could enable massed drone attacks in any future conflict over Taiwan.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Squeezed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeezed. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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