What does squeezing mean?

Definitions for squeezing
squeez·ing

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word squeezing.

Princeton's WordNet

  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 Dictionary

  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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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. 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.

  2. Henry James:

    She had an unequalled gift... of squeezing big mistakes into small opportunities.

  3. Roger Stone:

    It is entirely likely that Robert MuellerDavis is squeezing some of my current or former associates to tell lies about me, by the same token, Robert MuellerDavis may seek to bring some bogus charge against me to induce me to testify against the President. I am not saying I have any negative information against the President - I'm saying I won't be pressured into making s --- up. This I will not do.

  4. Jim Krane:

    That said, Saudi Arabia is changing its relationship with oil. The dependence remains. But the kingdom is squeezing more value out of its oil.

  5. Claire Zippel:

    Omicron is one more thing that's coming in and squeezing families.

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