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to squeeze

to squeeze

130 2.8
To move into a narrow space with difficulty
  • verb
  • /skwiːz/
: 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
662 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 stick in
vsto squeeze
486 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 stuff
vsto squeeze
257 2.0

To fill something tightly with things

is about forcing into a narrow space often by effort, not just filling with material
to force
vsto squeeze
161 1.9

To push something so it moves or opens

is specifically about getting into tight spaces rather than general physical pushing
to cram
vsto squeeze
105 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 wedge
vsto squeeze
53 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
39 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 muscle
vsto squeeze
  • Informal
20 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 sandwich
vsto squeeze
18 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
4 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 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 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 scrooch
vsto squeeze
  • UK
1 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
917 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
31 4.9

To get something with great effort

to squeeze out
25 3.2

To press something to get liquid out

to squeeze out
16 4.2

To make someone leave a place or job by pressure

to squeeze for
  • NSFW
6 7.5

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

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
1 4.0

To push material through an opening to make a shape

Compounds

squeeze play
2 7.4

A way of putting pressure on someone to make them agree

squeeze play
  • Jargon
1 7.5

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

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 box
1 6.3

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

safety squeeze
  • Jargon
1 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
105 3.2
to squeeze
130 2.8
to wedge
53 4.9
to stick in
486 3.0
to fit
796 1.0
to slip
800 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.