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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
Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The guidance drops have stirred concerns among investors that EA can continue to squeeze growth from its tentpole FC soccer franchise in particular, which accounts for a big slice of its operating revenues.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The two shared a celebratory squeeze amid the post-game excitement before Taylor pulled her beau in for a smooch.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Videos circulated online showed chaotic scenes near the store, with hundreds of buyers squeezing into a narrow pavement and spilling onto the road.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The guidance drops have stirred concerns among investors that EA can continue to squeeze growth from its tentpole FC soccer franchise in particular, which accounts for a big slice of its operating revenues.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
Top with more Cajun butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving and enjoying.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The two shared a celebratory squeeze amid the post-game excitement before Taylor pulled her beau in for a smooch.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze
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The Super Bowl also delivered its own shock, as the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a stunning performance.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ashton Kutcher, Grohl, Fred Armisen, and Bill Hader all reunite at Armisen’s daughter’s wedding to ride one more time — but mostly to tip over table settings, crush the wedding cake, and break poor Kenan Thompson’s tray of champagne glasses.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The passengers, migrants from China and Ecuador, were crammed into the cargo area with no seats or ventilation, concealed by cardboard taped over the windows.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Things can also get frustratingly chaotic in battle when too many enemies and allies are crammed into tight quarters.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Over the years, De Silva’s presence at major fashion events has become undeniable, earning her a front-row seat at some of the hottest shows.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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Shot over seven years, this is the story of a son trying to earn his father’s love, trust and respect.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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In microgravity, the brain moves to the top of the skull and compresses an area responsible for absorbing cerebrospinal fluid, leading to a swelling of brain cavities and potentially to an increase in intracranial pressure.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Because South Florida is built on layers of sand and porous limestone, the authors reasoned that these vibrations could have compressed or rearranged sand – much like shaking ground coffee in a tin creates more space.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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The next year, White plucked Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries from the season 1 cast and transported them to Sicily.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Pickens was a healthy scratch down the stretch, losing playing time to Jonathan Ford, who was plucked off the Packers’ practice squad.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The current $6 million transformation is focused on the pumphouse, where huge steam engines once pushed along the city’s water supply system.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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But the 2022 law that Lamont pushed lawmakers to pass superseded the settlement terms and ordered all of the money to be transferred to a dedicated fund and placed under the sole discretion of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Amazon came out as his top holding in the quarter, while Facebook parent Meta Platforms and AI chip darling Nvidia are in the fund’s top 10.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Borderlands 4 – September 23, 2025 Gearbox's darling looter shooter Borderlands has its next entry in Borderlands 4, which is set to be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in September.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Singita Mini Ranger Course (most appropriate for kids from around 3 to 13) incorporates survival skills, animal tracking, flower pressing, nature quizzes, and cooking and provides a special certificate at the end.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Once alone, Rob continued to press Sophie over the timeline.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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