Definitions for squeezing
squeez·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. squeeze, squeezingnoun

   the act of gripping and pressing firmly

   "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"

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1. squeezing

   Squeezing generally refers to applying pressure or force to an object or substance, often with the intent of altering its shape, density or removing its content. It may also refer to refining, reducing or limiting something. Beyond its physical context, it can also refer to imposing restrictions or pressure in various situations or sectors. The specific definition can vary based on the context in which it is used.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Squeezing

   of Squeeze

2. Squeezingnoun

   the act of pressing; compression; oppression

3. Squeezingnoun

   that which is forced out by pressure; dregs

4. Squeezingnoun

   same as Squeeze, n., 2

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1. • Compression

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of squeezing in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of squeezing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of squeezing in a Sentence

1. Scott Stewart:

   As the Islamic State is getting locked down, they are squeezing the local population.

2. Ben Perkins:

   There is a switch from destination retail to shopping on the way to doing something else: work, holiday, business trip. It's about squeezing it in to our hectic lifestyles.

3. Lawrence Yun:

   Home sales fell moderately in May and are now approaching pre-pandemic activity, lack of inventory continues to be the overwhelming factor holding back home sales, but falling affordability is simply squeezing some first-time buyers out of the market.

4. Jacob Brehmer:

   When the divers are flipping through the air, they are grabbing onto their legs and squeezing very tight, if their legs are wet, then there's a good possibility that... their hands will slip off their legs and they will come out of the dive early -- which could result in injury and almost always lower scores.

5. Stephen Innes:

   Oil prices have been squeezing higher on escalating tensions in the Middle East. But with late-day draws showing up in the API report, this is a strong signal for the energy market.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=squeezing
2. ^ ChatGPT
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3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeezing