squeezes 1 of 2

verb

Definition of squeezesnext
present tense third-person singular of squeeze
1
as in crushes
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of kept squeezing the bottle until the ketchup squirted all over the table

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2
as in crams
to fit (people or things) into a tight space I think we can squeeze a bit more into the washing machine

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3
as in earns
to get with great difficulty managed to squeeze a living by cleaning houses

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4
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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5
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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6
as in pushes
to force one's way I was able to squeeze through the people clustered around the luggage carousel

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squeezes

2 of 2

noun

plural of squeeze
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
  1. earns
  2. pushes
  3. darlings
  4. sweethearts
  5. girlfriends
  6. beats
  7. lovers
Verb
  • Ultimately, our focus remains on ensuring everyone in the supply chain earns a fair margin, while always providing excellent value to the end consumer.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of earns
Verb
  • Tensions simmer as Toya pushes the group to address their unresolved issues.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For many, the discomfort of side effects or the challenge of maintaining the regimen pushes them back to square one.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushes
Noun
  • 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
  • Enter synthetic data—one of the newest darlings of this year.
    Gautam Mehra, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of darlings
Noun
  • The former ruling family, widely condemned over the president’s use of chemical weapons against his own civilians, have been portrayed as sincere sweethearts.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Jay and Slater, who were high school sweethearts, married in November 2018 after dating for several years.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of sweethearts
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of girlfriends
Verb
  • Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their chart-setting record beats the late DMX with whom they were previously tied with each having their first five entries debut at Number One.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of beats
Noun
  • One of the most talked about attractions of this festival is Dinner and a Movie, which offers film and food lovers to meet and greet filmmakers while enjoying a meal.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Enigmatic as a matter of strategy, Dylan lies about himself and his past to his friends, his lovers, and an eager press, keeping a distance between the art and the artist.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovers
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