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as in compresses
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 plucks
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 darlings
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 Synonyms for squeezes
Verb
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Dylan earns the only two new entries on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this week, though there are quite a few comebacks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The Capital One Venture Rewards Card earns less than Strata Premier on bonus category spending.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Our show often pushes boundaries somewhat for the network, so that’s not abnormal for them.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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Lean on a Success Partner Find someone who knows you well, celebrates your wins, pushes you to move forward, and supports you when things get tough.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example, companies like Root and Dave, once fintech darlings, found themselves in the doldrums at the beginning of the year.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sanders is expected to be one of the darlings of next year’s rookie premiere, which introduces select first-year players to the league’s business and marketing partners.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The couple were high school sweethearts and went on to elope in 1989 at the height of Bon Jovi's fame.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
27 Dec. 2024
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With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presence of Nevile’s new wife, tensions are running high.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Her sons are older now, 20 and 24, but not much has changed, other than the new dreidel stockings Lewis has added for each of their long-term girlfriends.—
Reia Li,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Cozy, festive, Kansas Chiefs supportively-hued and wintry WAG (the acronym for wives and girlfriends of sports players, for the uninitiated).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Does anyone really care whether Tesla beats and raises?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
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Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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This is a moment when food lovers can expect the kind of artistic innovation that could reverberate for years to come.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Squeezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeezes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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