as in to fire
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
the hunter waited for the deer to start feeding, then squeezed off several rounds
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Recent Examples of squeeze off
Homeowner's surveillance camera The homeowner whipped out his weapon and squeezed off at least a half-dozen rounds at the retreating attackers, video showed.
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Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2023
Bourque helping to shoot down ALS Over the course of his Hall of Fame career, Ray Bourque squeezed off 6,209 shots on net, a league record surpassed last season when Capitals cannon Alexander Ovechkin fired 294 times, boosting his total to 6,355.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
The third and decisive set went by fast, and Gauff sealed it when Sabalenka came to the net down 2 games to 5, with her forehand volley ready, but with Gauff's squeezing off a passing shot that screamed past and landed in.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2023
Hess squeezed off 12 rounds, shattering the front passenger window.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 July 2023
Three of the eight officers who opened fire squeezed off 18 rounds, while the others unleashed 16, 11, six, four and three, respectively, prosecutors said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2023
The attacker tried to squeeze off another round, but the Smith & Wesson jammed.
—Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
The deadliest example occurred in Las Vegas two years ago when a gunman possessed a dozen 100-round magazines that helped him squeeze off 10 rounds per second onto a crowd of concert-goers from his hotel room, killing 58 people.
—Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2019
David Pastrnak squeezed off a game-high 10 shots, five of which made it to the net.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 Nov. 2019
Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2023
Bourque helping to shoot down ALS Over the course of his Hall of Fame career, Ray Bourque squeezed off 6,209 shots on net, a league record surpassed last season when Capitals cannon Alexander Ovechkin fired 294 times, boosting his total to 6,355.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
The third and decisive set went by fast, and Gauff sealed it when Sabalenka came to the net down 2 games to 5, with her forehand volley ready, but with Gauff's squeezing off a passing shot that screamed past and landed in.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2023
Hess squeezed off 12 rounds, shattering the front passenger window.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 July 2023
Three of the eight officers who opened fire squeezed off 18 rounds, while the others unleashed 16, 11, six, four and three, respectively, prosecutors said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2023
The attacker tried to squeeze off another round, but the Smith & Wesson jammed.
—Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
The deadliest example occurred in Las Vegas two years ago when a gunman possessed a dozen 100-round magazines that helped him squeeze off 10 rounds per second onto a crowd of concert-goers from his hotel room, killing 58 people.
—Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2019
David Pastrnak squeezed off a game-high 10 shots, five of which made it to the net.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze off
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Yes, but: If terminated, Norris receives pay and benefits for six months unless he's fired for specific reasons outlined in the contract, including willful dishonesty or fraud.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Once Firefly's lander separated from the Falcon 9, the rocket jettisoned the canister, performed a brief engine firing to maneuver into a slightly different orbit, then released ispace's lander.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
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Burch, one of America's most successful and influential fashion entrepreneurs, launched her label at her kitchen table in New York City in 2004.Mike Allen, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the Inflation Reduction Act launched record spending to fight climate change and tax reform — even if its namesake goal, to reduce inflation, remains unfulfilled.Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Stafford threw two touchdowns for the Rams, who led 24-3 at halftime.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Rhymes was arrested in 2015 on an assault charge after throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Squeeze off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeeze%20off. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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