SQUEEZING Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

squeezing 1 of 2

noun

as in squeeze

the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing the tight squeezing of his hands on hers made her face turn red

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squeezing

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verb

present participle of squeeze

as in crushing

to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of kept squeezing the bottle until the ketchup squirted all over the table

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as in cramming

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 earning

to get with great difficulty managed to squeeze a living by cleaning houses

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as in compressing

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 plucking

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 pushing

to force one's way I was able to squeeze through the people clustered around the luggage carousel

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Recent Examples of squeezing

Noun

So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026 Maenpaa added that the physical act of squeezing creates a sensory anchor. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 Concacaf is not the only confederation squeezing games into FIFA windows around the club calendar. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Matt Hooper’s squeezing of the Styrofoam cup in answer to Shaw’s squeezing of the beer can was something that actually happened. — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 June 2025

Verb

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries are squeezing diesel supplies. — Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 The antitrust balloon-squeezing phenomenon is well documented. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The higher fuel costs are squeezing businesses across various industries in California, which has massive trucking and agricultural sectors that rely heavily on diesel to power equipment. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The rate of inflation remains above 3% and is squeezing households and businesses. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Sandwiched between the aisles of Al Huda Groceries on Lawrenceville Highway in Gwinnett County, Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday unveiled her plan to tackle soaring grocery prices that are squeezing Georgians’ pocketbooks. — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Mortgage affordability explained Rising credit costs are squeezing homebuyers. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 In the distance, a toddler in a matching Nike outfit literally leaped into the arms of a crying woman, perhaps a grandmother, squeezing tightly for a hug. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 The floods will likely change that outlook, squeezing a country that’s heavily dependent on tourism while forcing a costly period of reconstruction. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeezing

Noun

That is really what’s going to put the ongoing squeeze on consumers eventually into next year.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
When the math stops working Hampshire College shows what the extreme end of that squeeze can look like.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of squeeze

Verb

The process begins by crushing and grinding magnets before digestion and separation of base metals, including iron, manganese, aluminum, nickel, copper, and boron.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Rewriting the Instruction Hierarchy Right now, the system's internal developer guardrails sit at the absolute top of the logic pyramid, completely crushing user inputs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of crushing

Verb

The Pro Max is the one that gets the attention, cramming near-power-bank levels of capacity into a fairly standard-looking smartphone.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The actress was surprised when, in her estimation, Jacobs was cramming more Boy Meets World into the follow-up show than she had been led to believe.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cramming

Verb

An alternative to a warranty is to set aside money in a dedicated high-yield savings account for future car repairs, so your cash is earning a healthy return until it’s needed.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
For a team like that season’s Minnesota North Stars, finishing fourth instead of third — and earning about $2,000 more for each player by beating the Blues in the first round — would have been preferable.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of earning

Verb

Scrape into prepared pan and move around with a fork to fill pan and create some surface texture without compressing mixture.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
To gauge correctly, people can place a measuring tape around the abdomen, between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hip bones, keeping the tape level and snug but not compressing the skin.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of compressing

Verb

Weiss has been reworking CBS News’ broadcast lineup, plucking Tony Dokoupil from the program for the Evening News slot, and most recently overhauling 60 Minutes under new executive producer Nick Bilton.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
The streamer has found its leading lady for the biopic, plucking an unknown first-timer to play the sertanejo icon.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of plucking

Verb

Subramanyam said his calls were monitored between March and May, noting that at the time the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee was pushing for former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Yet, this will take a great deal of finesse, including pushing through a bill in parliament by buttering up Lord Hawthorne (Hugh Bonneville), who is willing to trade his vote for a night out with Susie’s brother, Jack (Harry Goodwins).

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pushing

Noun

The medium compression is just enough to provide a little tummy control, without leaving me feeling squeezed after lunch.

— Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
The flattering design features a contoured waistband and medium compression for a shaping and lifting effect throughout.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026