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squeezing

[skwēz]

squeezing Definition

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

Antonyms for squeezing

Phrases with squeezing

  • 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.

  • 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.

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