as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
the organizers of the county fair shoehorned the craft booths between the midway and the farm exhibits
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Tom’s appeal includes an elevated menu offering lobster tacos and craft beers and its dedication to a 360-degree viewing experience on game day, cramming each restaurant with more than 100 televisions tuned to multiple sports around the country.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025 -
There's no forcibly cramming the phone into your pockets—the Air just fits.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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That could be due to tariffs squeezing automakers, disincentivizing them from giving discounts.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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This could be done by either squeezing the regular season even tighter with more midweek fixtures or putting the Wembley final back a week.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Check for any stains and treat them accordingly before loading the sheets into the washing machine.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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In digital services, apply the same scrutiny to login friction, loading messages, or chatbot delays.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The band were already distinguishing themselves by wedging huge, chunky-salsa riffs underneath the scabrous noise of the EP.—
Pat Blashill,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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Suite layouts eliminate any worry of wedging a crib into a bathroom or tight entryway.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Shoehorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoehorning. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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