squeeze
Pronunciation: [skwiːz]
Context: “physical action”
(verb) to use your hands to press something tightly. For example, when you hold a juice box and press it to drink, you are squeezing it.
Example
She squeezed the lemon to get juice for her drink.
Example
He couldn't squeeze the orange because it was too hard.
Example
Can you squeeze the toothpaste from the tube easily?
Context: “emotion”
(verb) to cause someone to feel pressure or stress. It’s like when you feel worried about something important and it feels heavy on your heart.
Example
The strict deadline squeezed her to work harder on the project.
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He didn't feel squeezed at all; he was relaxed and didn't have any pressure.
Example
Do you feel squeezed by your homework this week?
Context: “physical action”
(noun) the act of pressing something tightly. It can refer to how hard you press something with your hands.
Example
The squeeze of the toy made a funny noise.
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There was no squeeze at all; the toy was too loose to make a sound.
Example
Did you feel the squeeze of the grip on the toy?
Context: “situation”
(noun) a difficult situation where someone feels pressured or stressed. It’s like being stuck in a tough spot with no easy way out.
Example
Her financial squeeze encouraged her to find a new job.
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He was in a comfortable situation, so he didn't experience any squeeze.
Example
Are you currently facing a squeeze in your life?