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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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Tariffs and Guidance Add Pressure Despite attempts to localize production in the U.S., tariffs are continuing to squeeze margins, and management has cautioned that these could intensify.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
The sweetness of mirin and depth of soy sauce are evened out by a finishing squeeze of lime juice.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
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Verb
Then, squeeze your Magic Eraser a few times to activate the foaming bubbles.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Tariffs and Guidance Add Pressure Despite attempts to localize production in the U.S., tariffs are continuing to squeeze margins, and management has cautioned that these could intensify.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
For a full meal, serve with rice and a squeeze of lime for an extra shot of brightness.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
The sweetness of mirin and depth of soy sauce are evened out by a finishing squeeze of lime juice.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze
Verb
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That’s the rivalry, contained in two points: the creativity and improvisational feel of Alcaraz; the crushing technical brilliance of Sinner.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The biggest hole on the Phillies' roster is in the bullpen following Jose Alvarado's crushing suspension.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Try to avoid cramming errands, intense planning or doomscrolling right before bed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The same goes for the extensive selection of souvenirs and t-shirts, which are expertly crammed onto shelves along the walls.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
Verb
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In addition to his annual base salary and supplemental compensation, Smith is eligible to earn up to $45,000 annually through performance bonuses tied to booster engagement, athletic success and academic achievement.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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Brosnahan earned widespread recognition and her first Emmy nomination for guest starring as Rachel Posner on House of Cards.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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It's considered lossless to the eye, but the signal is actually compressed at a 3:1 ratio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 July 2025
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However, extreme space weather events may compress – or in some cases, peel back – the Earth’s magnetic shield.—
Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The app uses a smartphone microphone to pick up the frequency of the belt as it's plucked like a guitar string.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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Versant will be led by CEO Mark Lazarus, chief financial officer and chief operating officer Anand Kini, and chairman David Novak; other senior executives will be plucked from the ranks of NBCUniversal. Cable channel E!—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Folklore Reaches Half a Decade on the Billboard 200 Folklore advances on the Billboard 200, pushing from No. 77 to No. 68 at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Republicans argued that funding for these programs was a waste of taxpayer dollars and have accused the networks of pushing left-leaning programming.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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That timespan marks the return of several comedy category darlings like The Bear, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building, and Hacks, as well as dramas like The White Lotus, Severance, and The Last of Us.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The 2025 festival also had to contend with cancellations by eight different headliners, from indie darlings Julien Baker and Torres (the latter later filled an afternoon slot at the festival) to country star Nate Smith.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Gently press down on each sandwich, then slice in half.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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It is extracted from the meat after pressing or squeezing it, with or without adding water.6 Coconut cream is made by skimming off the top layer of chilled coconut milk.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
18 July 2025
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“Squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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