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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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
All that performance squeezed into a minuscule 9-ounce package is already impressive, and a super affordable sale price of just $13 just sweetens the deal.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
During 2024 short squeeze dynamics drove the price much higher, which allowed the company to issue shares, diluting common shareholders by approximately 15% and raising the company over $3.4 Billion in cash.
—Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Season 1 finale of Daredevil: Born Again dropped Tuesday night, and we’re left with Vincent D’Onofrio’s Mayor Fisk aka Kingpin squeezing his gangster grip on New York City as he and his wife Vanessa (Ayelet Zurer) try to create a separate city-state in the Red Hook port.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
All that performance squeezed into a minuscule 9-ounce package is already impressive, and a super affordable sale price of just $13 just sweetens the deal.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
By my count, there are … five times nine divided by seven, carry the 12 … too many story lines going on right now to even cover in a recap, much less squeeze into a finale.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
During 2024 short squeeze dynamics drove the price much higher, which allowed the company to issue shares, diluting common shareholders by approximately 15% and raising the company over $3.4 Billion in cash.
—Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze
Verb
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But their eggs and hatchlings can get crushed by tractors; they’re also being eaten by foxes, crows and sheep.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Between takes, Kish crushed Culver’s ButterBurgers, she and Simmons spooned custard at Kopp’s and Leon’s, and the crew detoured to Serbian staple Three Brothers, Vientiane Noodle Shop, and The Elegant Farmer.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The result is that what was once a star core becomes a stellar remnant with the mass of the sun crammed down in a diameter of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands are crammed into squalid tent camps with dwindling food after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports more than a month ago.—
Isaac Scharf,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brunson earned 70 first-place votes, 24 second-place votes, and four votes for third place, hauling in 426 points — 114 more than three-time MVP, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Smith has upheld Martin’s standard throughout his young career, earning two Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections over his first three seasons.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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Streaming services compress the audio more vigorously than is common in physical media, which can cause problems with intelligibility.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Treatment for groin strains includes rest, icing, compressing the affected area, and taking pain medications.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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The White Sox used it last winter to make a significant addition, plucking right-hander Shane Smith from Milwaukee.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That September, Kyle invited the team to an annual party with a few hundred of his friends, while producers plucked potential talent from the crowd.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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And after a Herro turnover, Sam Merrill hit a three to push Cleveland’s lead back to double figures, at 102-90, with 6:29 left.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Recent results have seen Newcastle United, Manchester City and Chelsea climb above them, pushing Nuno’s side, who are not in action again until a Monday night visit to Tottenham Hotspur, down to sixth, only ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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At that point, the band had already transitioned from country stars to crossover darlings, racking up several of pop radio wins.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Derik Queen This year’s March Madness darling continues rising in mock drafts.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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Despite pressing needs at wide receiver, running back and defensive tackle, the Cowboys will head into day three without any of those positions addressed.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
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All three profile as instant contributors, and all three positions were needs, even if not as pressing as others.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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