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as in to compress
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 to pluck
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 squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
he gave the plastic bag a squeeze and then folded it up for storage
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as in darling
slang
a person with whom one is in love
she and her main squeeze are spending Valentine's Day at a romantic country inn
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Recent Examples of squeeze
Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The Philippou brothers know how to apply a vise-like grip to our throats from the first frame and then proceed to squeeze tighter and tighter until we’re left gasping at the bloody finale.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
There might be a squeeze for retail space in the Hamptons, but there are enough high-profile launches happening this season to make the shopping scene interesting — and a bit different for those summering on Long Island’s luxurious East End.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Verb
Noonan squeezed uncomfortably inside the fuselage, wedged amid fuel tanks and gear.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The Philippou brothers know how to apply a vise-like grip to our throats from the first frame and then proceed to squeeze tighter and tighter until we’re left gasping at the bloody finale.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Noun
Yet a margin squeeze for many companies will likely curtail business investment and hiring, JPMorgan Chase said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
There might be a squeeze for retail space in the Hamptons, but there are enough high-profile launches happening this season to make the shopping scene interesting — and a bit different for those summering on Long Island’s luxurious East End.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze
Verb
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The pressure in each case was almost immediately crushing.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Venice is a bucket list destination for many, but as the city buckles under the crushing weight of overtourism, savvy travelers are beginning to look for alternatives.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2025
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The city’s extensive labyrinth of catacombs was nearby as well, underground ossuaries crammed full of the skeletal remains of millions of Parisians.—
Anelise Chen
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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Open spaces and gardens were crammed with cane, cacti, fig trees and pigeon coos.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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It is earned—through trust, through transparency, and through service.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Throughout their career, Atlantic Starr earned three top 10 hits on the Hot 100 and 11 top 10 hit on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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As more and more bodies compress into each other, the risk of falling and being trampled increases exponentially.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
10 June 2025
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The chapters on her years as Prime Minister are compressed into a straightforward recounting of events.—
Rachel Morris,
New Yorker,
5 June 2025
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And yet, it’s still rooted in something real, because Perry plucked much of the heavy-handed dialog Keery delivers verbatim from the Wowee Zowee press kit, contemporaneous Malkmus interviews, and things Malkmus told Perry himself.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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The eggs, of course, are plucked from the hen house each morning.—
Matthew Monagan,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Ritter had pushed for a visible method of relief and so checks for $250 per year will be sent to lower-income households with children.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia has advanced nearly 2% over the same period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Before becoming a media darling, the Shiprock formation was prominent in Navajo history and culture.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Simply press a button on the side of the pole, and a hinge releases.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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The grapes were then whole cluster pressed, and barrel fermented in 49 percent new French oak.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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“Squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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