How to Use squeeze in a Sentence

squeeze

1 of 2 verb

• He squeezed the juice from the orange.
• Gently squeeze the fruit to see if it's ripe.
• He lightly squeezed her hand and smiled.
• Hold it securely but don't squeeze too hard.
• Pauly Shore is ready to squeeze his buns on the big screen.
  — Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
• The movie played great, my wife squeezed my hand when my name came up.
  — Kevin Biegel, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
• Lift your knees off the ground, tighten you abs and squeeze your glutes.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 18 May 2023
• That may depend, in the wash-up, on whose juice just got squeezed.
  — Justin Vallejo, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2023
• The two lows will squeeze warmer air northward in the form of a high pressure ridge.
  — oregonlive, 11 May 2023
• As soon as the piebald buck stood, Alex squeezed the trigger.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2024
• Drive your shoulders into the bench and squeeze your glutes.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 31 July 2023
• On an inhale, lift your hips off the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top.
  — Tiffany Ayuda, Health, 12 July 2023
• Buy hiking sticks, use them to squeeze air into the lungs.
  — Christopher Maag, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023
• Press the heel into the ground and lift the pelvis up to the ceiling, then squeeze your glutes and hold for two seconds.
  — Women's Health, 5 July 2023
• But the stock is still down 67% this year, and the company is being squeezed.
  — Laura He, CNN, 30 Aug. 2023
• Honestly, there’s just not enough time to squeeze it all in.
  — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2023
• The area is over 20 miles north of the search zone that officials set up to squeeze the prison escapee.
  — Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2023
• In one video, ketchup turns to blood as a man squeezes it on his McDonald’s fries.
  — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2023
• Simply slice the pod down the center, then squeeze the lime pearls over a dish for garnish.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2024
• Cut the limes into wedges and squeeze one wedge into the container.
  — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
• Trying to squeeze every last drop of life out of your smartphone?
  — Fox News, 16 Oct. 2023
• Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with more Parmesan and squeeze a bit of lemon over the top.
  — Sarah Copeland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
• The suspect then attempted to squeeze by one of the workers, and the two locked arms and began to scuffle.
  — Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2023
• It's made to be stretchy and feel good against your skin (think zero poking and squeezing).
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024
• Just squeeze the handle and the cookie dough is placed on the cookie sheet with no leftover dough sticking to the bowl.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
• During that time slice half a tart Granny Smith apple and squeeze lemon juice over the slices to keep them from turning brown.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
• Raise both arms up and out to the sides while squeezing shoulder blades together.
  — Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
• The Blues were pegged back in the second-half, though, after Chasity Grant squeezed a shot in from close range.
  — Ben Church, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
• Some just want to squeeze a quick workout into every day.
  — Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
• The Ham & Eggers always are looking for new ways to squeeze unnecessary money out of our tube.
  — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024

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squeeze

2 of 2 noun

• Fifty guests will be a bit of a squeeze.
• It'll be a tight squeeze, but we can all fit.
• Here’s what to keep in mind: Give the tomato a slight squeeze.
  — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 June 2023
• As a bonus, the ear tubes adjust to your head size with a quick pull or squeeze.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2023
• Thomas went to third on a passed ball and scored on Jace Cervantes’ squeeze bunt.
  — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2023
• Then simply stir in the crushed cumin, a squeeze of lemon, and some yogurt.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
• Even a pair of children's rain boots were a tight squeeze and had to be placed on top.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2022
• Remember to focus on that squeeze—your squats will thank you at the end of the day.
  — Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 14 Mar. 2023
• Push through feet, squeeze glutes, and reverse the movement to return to start.
  — Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 10 July 2023
• There’s no need to remove a lid—simply twist, turn, squeeze, and slather.
  — Kayla Blanton, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2023
• Instead, swap out salt for fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, or spice blends.
  — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
• For your glutes: Sitting tall in your seat, squeeze 1 glute and hold for 15 seconds.
  — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 3 Jan. 2023
• This would drive the price even higher, resulting in a short squeeze.
  — Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
• Gil gave me a hug around my back, and then slid his hand down my back and grabbed MY buttock with a quick squeeze!
  — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 28 June 2023
• But that has only been good enough to get them back to .500, while inching past the Twins in the AL Central by the length of a squeeze bunt.
  — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 14 July 2023
• Chorizo and hot sauce add heat, while a squeeze of lime juice and chopped cilantro add freshness.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
• The hand crank handle is easy to move, without the need to constantly grip or squeeze.
  — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
• But another effect of the crush of viruses is a squeeze on the workforce.
  — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 16 Nov. 2022
• Carefully pick up some of the roasted lemon wedges, about half, and give them a squeeze over the Brussels sprouts.
  — Katie Workman, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2023
• After Mae was born, the pair had begun to feel the squeeze at their house in downtown Laurel.
  — Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2022
• Clarkson picked up the doll and gave it a squeeze, suggesting maybe there was some wiggle room in the rules.
  — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2023
• Then, simply place the bottle opener on the bottleneck, squeeze, and turn the corkscrew to remove the cork.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• Just blend the melon with a handful of fresh mint leaves (or basil or cilantro), some lime (or lemon) zest and a squeeze of its juice.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
• Mid-morning: Elvie Del Rosario feels a squeeze on her shoulder.
  — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2023
• In fetal surgery, the slightest squeeze or tilt of a scalpel can be the difference between life and death.
  — Megan Molteni, STAT, 21 Feb. 2024
• Ayla Ray led off with a double and Watts' safety squeeze gave the Falcons a 1-0 lead.
  — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 2 June 2023
• That base is then enriched with coconut milk and brightened with a squeeze of lime juice.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
• The problem is the short term, when the financial squeeze to repay loans is perhaps the greatest.
  — Robert Gavin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2023
• In fact, unlike the rest of the stocks on this list, SL Green’s short squeeze might actually be in the rear-view mirror.
  — Brett Owens, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
• The flurry of time-off requests is putting a squeeze on staffing amid persistent worker shortages.
  — Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024