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to squeeze

to squeeze

192 2.8
To move into a narrow space with difficulty
  • verb
  • /skwiːz/
translation icon : meterse (en)
  • Squeeze in.
  • squeezed together
  • squeezed into the middle

Happens if we try and squeeze in more notes, right?

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Examples

  • And now that it has done that, I will try to squeeze myself in.

  • So what you need is you squeeze the oil in like this.

  • I could probably squeeze two or three in this spot.

  • Happens if we try and squeeze in more notes, right?

    WIRED

  • We could squeeze in one more interview.

    Mystery Men (1999)

  • I could move over and maybe make enough room to squeeze you in here.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • Well, I'll need to squeeze in there first.

    Back to Black (2024)

  • Okay, everybody, squeeze in.

    Here (2024)

  • Squeeze together.

    Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)

  • We managed to squeeze all the luggage into the trunk of the car.

Synonyms

to press
vsto squeeze
534 1.0

Use force on something with your hand or a tool to flatten it

is about entering a small tight space often with difficulty rather than general pressure
to force
vsto squeeze
376 1.9

To push something so it moves or opens

is specifically about getting into tight spaces rather than general physical pushing
to stuff
vsto squeeze
243 2.0

To fill something tightly with things

is about forcing into a narrow space often by effort, not just filling with material
to wedge
vsto squeeze
54 4.9

To force something tightly into a narrow space

focuses on entry with effort rather than creating a secure tight hold
to jam
vsto squeeze
46 3.2

Push people or things together so they cannot move easily

is about forcing into small spaces rather than causing blockage or obstruction
to stick in
vsto squeeze
45 3.0

Push something into another thing so it goes inside

is about forcing into tight spaces with difficulty rather than merely placing by pushing
to muscle
vsto squeeze
  • Informal
39 6.6

To push into a place using physical strength or influence

is about fitting into small tight spaces, not gaining entry by strength or influence
to cram
vsto squeeze
16 3.2

Push things or people into a small space until nothing fits

focuses on getting into a tight space often with difficulty rather than only filling completely
to sandwich
vsto squeeze
15 5.6

Squeeze someone or something tightly between two others

is about forcing into any tight space, not only between two things
to shoehorn
vsto squeeze
6 7.7

To force someone or something into a space that is too small

is mainly about physically fitting into tight spaces rather than forcing into roles
to smush
vsto squeeze
  • Informal
5 7.8

To press people or things together into a small space

is used for forcing into a small space with difficulty rather than general crowding
to squoosh
vsto squeeze
  • Informal
1 9.1

To squeeze people or things into a small space to make them fit

is done with effort and difficulty rather than playful crowding
to obtrude
vsto squeeze
1 9.1

Push yourself into a place or conversation when people do not want you

is about physically fitting into small spaces rather than intruding into situations
to scrooch
vsto squeeze
  • UK
9.9

To press people or things together so they fit in a small space

is about forcing into a small space with difficulty rather than reducing size

Antonyms

to expand
805 2.5

To grow larger in size, amount, or importance

Idioms

in a tight squeeze
  • Informal
1 7.2

In a difficult situation with little time or money

Phrasal Verbs

to squeeze out
4 4.2

To make someone leave a place or job by pressure

to squeeze out
4 3.2

To press something to get liquid out

to squeeze for
  • NSFW
4 7.5

To pressure someone to give money or information when they do not want to

to squeeze out
2 4.9

To get something with great effort

to squeeze one out
  • NSFW
1 9.9

To pass solid waste from your body

to squeeze by
  • Informal
1 5.8

Live with only enough money for basic needs

to squeeze out
  • Specialized
4.0

To push material through an opening to make a shape

Compounds

suicide squeeze
  • Jargon
1 9.1

A baseball play where the runner on third base runs home as the batter lightly hits the ball

squeeze play
  • Jargon
1 7.5

A baseball play where a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts

squeeze play
1 7.4

A way of putting pressure on someone to make them agree

squeeze box
1 6.3

A box-shaped instrument with bellows that you press to make music, like an accordion

safety squeeze
  • Jargon
8.4

A play where a runner on third waits for a successful bunt before running home

safety squeeze play
  • Jargon
8.4

A baseball play where a runner on third base waits for a bunt then runs home to avoid being out

suicide squeeze play
  • Jargon
8.9

A risky baseball play where the runner on third base runs home while the batter bunts

How Tight

to cram
16 3.2
to squeeze
192 2.8
to wedge
54 4.9
to stick in
45 3.0
to fit
761 1.0
to slip
503 2.3

Surface Forms

squeeze infinitive
squeezed past
squeezed past participle
squeezing present participle
squeezes third person singular

Etymology

Squeeze comes from an old German word meaning 'press', and from that idea of pushing in you get the sense of forcing yourself or something into a small space, as if you are pressing it through a gap.