SQUEEZES
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There are 17 meanings of the word
Squeezes.
Squeezes - as a noun
The act of gripping and pressing firmly
Example: "He gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
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A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
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A situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
Example: "Increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
Example: "She was his main squeeze"
An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
Example: "She laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"
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A tight or amorous embrace
Example: "Come here and give me a big hug"
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The act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
Example: "Getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"
Squeezes - as a verb
To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example: "Crush an aluminum can"
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Press firmly
Example: "He squeezed my hand"
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Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
Example: "I squeezed myself into the corner"
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To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Example: "She forced him to take a job in the city"
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Obtain by coercion or intimidation
Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
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Squeeze tightly between the fingers
Example: "He pinched her behind"
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Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Example: "Hug me, please"
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Squeeze or press together
Example: "She compressed her lips"
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Example Sentences
"She squeezes the lemon to extract its juice."
"He squeezes the tube to get the toothpaste out."
"The python squeezes its prey before swallowing it whole."
"The mechanic squeezes the brake pads to check their wear."
"She squeezes his hand tightly to show her support."
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Is SQUEEZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squeezes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SQUEEZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.
Is SQUEEZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squeezes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSQUEEZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is SQUEEZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squeezes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSQUEEZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
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