Thesaurus results for SQUEEZES OFF

squeezes off

verb

present tense third-person singular of squeeze off

as in fires

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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The officer unsuccessfully fires the stun gun before the firefighter uses a metal bar to knock him out.

— Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Patrick Mahomes takes the shotgun snap, fires a touchdown pass to Rashee Rice, and the Chiefs sideline starts to celebrate.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fires

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That is when the officer shoots the man, who falls to the ground.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
The film, which shoots on location in London from November 2026, is produced by Afram alongside Georgette Turner, Edward Kahl, Reza Roohi and Adrian Topol, with executive producers Bianca Goodloe, David Scaramanga, Cüneyt Kaya and Daniel Haido.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of shoots

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JioHotstar remains in business with Johar, with Student of the Year, a TV spin-off of the 2012 film set within modern youth culture, launches this month.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Fuel is the rescue budget A servicing spacecraft, like LINK, launches with a finite supply of propellant.

— Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of launches

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The living spaces are impeccably done in muted earth tones and white plaster floors, accented with handmade rugs, African art and textiles, fur throws, and a fireplace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
Moorpark will need a good pass rush against Trabuco Hills, which throws for 198 yards per game with 23 touchdowns.

— Staff report, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026

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