squeezed

Meanings

• Verb

  To apply pressure to (something) so as to force it out or squeeze it into a smaller shape.

  - "Squeeze the lemon to get the juice."
  - "Squeeze the toothpaste onto your toothbrush."

• Verb

  To press or hold tightly.

  - "Squeeze my hand in greeting."
  - "Squeeze your eyes shut."

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Synonyms

compress , condense

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squeezed
freezes , teases , eases , pleases

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Variants

List of all variants of squeezed that leads to same result
squeezabilities , squeezability , squeezable , squeeze , squeezed , squeezer , squeezers , squeezes , squeezing , squeeze off , squeezed off , squeezes off , squeezing off , squeeze in , squeezed in , squeezes in , squeezing in , squeeze out , squeezed out , squeezes out , squeezing out , squeeze up , squeezed up , squeezes up , squeezing up

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Etymology

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Old English sceosan, from sceosian 'to press, squeeze'.

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Trivia

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1. The average human hand can squeeze about 150 pounds per square inch.

2. In the 1950s, a 'squeeze bottle' was invented for ketchup, which allowed for more precise and consistent application of the condiment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pressure: The state of physical or psychological force exerted upon a person, object, or system.

2. Squeeze play: A tactical maneuver in which one party puts pressure on another party to force a concession or to reveal information.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'squeezed' is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or experiences that are intense and overwhelming. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'squeezing out every last drop of joy' from his guests.

How to Memorize "squeezed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pressing or holding something tightly, such as a lemon or a hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squeeze' with the sensation of pressure or the act of extracting something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Squeeze the day' to remember to make the most of each day.

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