squeeze

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Squeeze Definition & Meaning

1. To apply pressure with the hands or arms in order to compress or extract something.

Example: I squeezed the lemon to get some juice for my drink.

2. To fit into a tight space or narrow passage.

Example: I had to squeeze through the crowded hallway to get to my classroom.

3. To press or force someone into doing something.

Example: The boss squeezed his employees to work overtime to meet the deadline.

4. To reduce or limit something, such as expenses or resources.

Example: The company had to squeeze their budget to avoid bankruptcy.

5. To hug or embrace tightly.

Example: She squeezed her friend in a warm embrace after not seeing her for years.

Examples of the word squeeze used in sentences.

  • my little sister loves to squeeze my hand tightly when she's scared.
  • I always try to squeeze some exercise into my busy schedule.
  • The bus was so crowded that I had to squeeze into a small space.
  • Can you please squeeze the lemon to make some fresh juice?
  • Squeeze the toothpaste from the bottom of the tube to get all of it out.
  • I had to squeeze through the crowd to get to the front of the stage.
  • Can you please squeeze the toothpaste from the bottom of the tube to avoid wastage?
  • She had to squeeze her shopping bags onto the crowded bus.
  • He managed to squeeze in a workout before heading to work.
  • He put a little squeeze of lemon juice in his iced tea to add flavor.
  • The economic crisis has caused many families to squeeze their budgets to make ends meet.
  • She had to squeeze the toothpaste tube to get the last bit out.
  • The lemon was hard, but she managed to squeeze a few drops of juice out of it.
  • He tried to squeeze into his old jacket, but it was too small.
  • The crowd was so tight that I had to squeeze my way through to the front.
  • I had to squeeze in a workout between my busy work schedule and family obligations.
  • She had to squeeze through the narrow gap between the two buildings to get to the other side of the street.
  • She squeezed his hand tightly, not wanting to let go.
  • The economy is putting a squeeze on small businesses, making it difficult for them to survive.
  • He had to squeeze the toothpaste tube with all his might to get the last little bit out.
  • He had to admit, the new fitness routine had him feeling like every muscle in his body was being squeezed and toned.
  • Despite the limited space, the student managed to squeeze in a small desk and chair in their cramped apartment.
  • The mother's heart squeezed with pride as she watched her child walk across the stage to receive their diploma.
  • The political climate had leaders walking on eggshells, trying to make bold decisions without squeezing to hard on sensitive topics.
  • The pressure to meet the deadline left little room to breathe and it felt like the entire team was in a tight squeeze.
  • The company's profit margins were squeezed by the high production costs, leading to a strategic overhaul.
  • I couldn't help but feel a sense of panic as the crowd started to squeeze closer and closer, making it difficult to breathe.
  • My muscles tensed as I tried to squeeze through the tiny gap in the fence to retrieve my lost ball.
  • As a professional athlete, I have to squeeze every last bit of energy out of my body to perform at my best during competitions.
  • Despite the tight deadline for this project, I will not let the pressure squeeze the quality out of my work.
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