squeezing

[skwēz]

squeezing Definition

• 1. to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it
• 2. to fit into a tight space
• 3. to obtain something with difficulty

Using squeezing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squeezing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was squeezing the oranges to make juice.

• Example

  The crowd was squeezing through the narrow alley.

• Example

  He managed to squeeze out of the small window.

• Example

  I had to squeeze my way through the crowded room.

• Example

  She squeezed his hand tightly to show her support.

squeezing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squeezing

• compressing
• crushing
• gripping
• clenching
• pinching

Antonyms for squeezing

• expanding
• stretching

Phrases with squeezing

• squeeze in

  to manage to find time to do something or to fit into a small space or time frame

  Example

  I can squeeze in a quick meeting before lunch.

• squeeze out

  to force something out of a container or a confined space

  Example

  He squeezed out the last bit of toothpaste from the tube.

• squeeze play

  a situation in which a person is caught between two difficult choices

  Example

  The company was in a squeeze play between rising costs and falling sales.

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Summary: squeezing in Brief

The verb 'squeezing' [skwēz] involves pressing something firmly from all sides to change its shape, fit into a tight space, or obtain something with difficulty. It can be used in various contexts, such as making juice, fitting through a narrow space, or expressing support by squeezing someone's hand. Phrases like 'squeeze in' and 'squeeze out' denote managing time or forcing something out of a container, while 'squeeze play' refers to a difficult choice.