squeezes

Presses from both sides

Squeezes is the plural of squeeze and the third-person singular verb form.

A squeeze applies pressure from opposite sides: She squeezes the tube from the bottom.

A tight squeeze is a cramped space or narrow margin.

In informal use, a squeeze is a romantic partner: his main squeeze.

To put the squeeze on someone is to pressure them.

press

compress

Reduce volume by force

  • extractConcentrated derived substance
  • wringTwist to expel moisture
  • crushCompress with force

juice · clamp · vice · vise · pinch · grip · compaction · constriction · pressure · tension

financial

pressure

Force upon contact

  • pinchSqueeze with fingertips
  • crunchCrushing, grinding noise
  • strainExcessive stretching force

budget · austerity · cutback · shortage · scarcity · tight · belt-tightening · inflation · hardship · constraint

embrace

hug

Tight, affectionate clasp

hold · grip · clutch · enfold · encircle · nestle · nuzzle · bearhug · tight · loving

tight-fit

cram

Force into tight space

  • wedgeTapered splitting tool
  • stuffUnspecified items collectively
  • jamCooked fruit spread

pack · shoehorn · sardines · crowd · crush · compact · contort · wriggle · shimmy · narrow

romantic

girlfriend

Female romantic partner

flame · beau · darling · honey · steady · main · partner · date · crush · sweetie

Categories
Opposites
physical compression/pressure

squeezesexpands

Increases in volume

releases · loosens · stretches · extends · inflates

grip/hold intensity

squeezesreleases

Lets go or publishes

lets go · loosens · drops · frees · relinquishes

extraction/insertion (squeezing through/into)

squeezesblocks

Obstructs or sections

Phrases
Family

squeeze, squeezing, squeezed, squeeze bottle, squeezer, squeezings, squeezers, squeeze out, squeeze in

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G