Word Finder - squeeze

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A close or tight fit.

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A difficult position.

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I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.

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A hug or other affectionate grasp.

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a gentle squeeze on the arm

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A romantic partner.

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I want to be your main squeeze.

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An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.

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The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.

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The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze.

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A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.

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A traversal of a narrow passage.

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It was a tight squeeze, but I got through to the next section of the cave.

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(epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.

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The light not being good enough for photography, I took a squeeze of the stone.

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The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.

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A bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.

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To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.

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I squeezed the ball between my hands.

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To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.

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To fit into a tight place.

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Can you squeeze through that gap?

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To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.

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He squeezed some money out of his wallet.

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To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.

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I'm being squeezed between my job and my volunteer work.

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To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.

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To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.

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Jones squeezed in Smith with a perfect bunt.

She smiled and reached out to squeeze his arm.

With a squeeze of her arm, he left her.

She gave him a final squeeze and released him.

Maybe he was putting the squeeze on all over town.

Kittens can squeeze into tiny spaces and because they are so inquisitive, often end up in trouble!

If you can, invest in a simple juicer and squeeze your own.

Gently squeeze out the excess water by hand.

Between Worlds Passage continues for 10m to a large step over or tight squeeze around a hole in the floor.

Squeeze dry and then add the walnuts, garlic and butter.

To feed the kittens, use an eyedropper to collect milk and slowly squeeze drops of it directly into the mouths of the kittens.

You simply squeeze the handles together to make your cuts.

Squeeze lemons and pour into the heated mixture together with zest of the lemon.

Squeeze some water onto the wood you want to fix and then lay the wet paper towel over the wood.

Also consider whether you'll choose an ingredient like Rose's sweet lime juice or whether you'll take the time and effort to squeeze out half a lime, pulp and all, for your cocktail.

You might choose to use both lemon and orange flavored vodkas, or add a squeeze of lemon or orange juice instead of the prescribed lime.

One handy bartender's tip is to squeeze a larger quantity of lime juice and freeze it in ice cube trays.

Trying to squeeze a border above a door may make your room appear cramped.

Squeeze it until the balloon expands and pops.

Gently towel dry and squeeze out excess water.

Carmen sought and found Alondra's hand under the table and gave it a gentle squeeze.

Carmen gave her hand another squeeze.

He gave her waist a squeeze.

She had a mental picture of a bear trying to squeeze into the narrow space under Tammy's bed.

She lifted her face to receive his kiss and he leaned forward, giving her a fatherly peck on the cheek - and a friendly squeeze.

On the key issue of the alleged margin squeeze against rivals we found BSkyB to be around the borderline of anti-competitive behavior.

Slice vertically in small thin medallions and serve with melba toast, squeeze of lemon or Chili Sauce and iced vodka.

Allow the garlic and shallots to cool, and then squeeze them from their peels into a bowl.

Scrapbooker's retreats can be a wonderful way to squeeze in some extra cropping time while socializing with crafters who share your love of preserving your family's precious memories.

If you're trying to squeeze scrapbooking into a few minutes here and there, you don't want to waste time trying to find things when you need them.

Similar to lever punches; the squeeze punch cuts an entire separate shape.

Where the level punch requires thumb strength to press the handle and create the shape, the squeeze punch requires you to squeeze two handles together to cut the shape.

When you continue to use an exercise ball each day, you will be able to extend the amount of time you do each squeeze.

When something gets broken, a fight breaks out between siblings or a teenager won't take no for an answer, grab that ball and squeeze away the tension.

One way to relieve stress is to squeeze a stress ball-and if you want one that is customized, you can choose a NASCAR stress reliever that is shaped like a sports car.

Made out of foam, the stress toy is soft enough that you can squeeze it without straining your hand.

As you squeeze, you can actually relieve muscle tension, which will allow you to relax.

In addition, as you squeeze something, your mind is distracted by the activity and you're engaged in the present moment, which helps keep you from focusing on the past or the future.

The only moment you live in is the present, so little things like having a toy to squeeze can bring your mind back to what is right in front of you.

As you deal with a stressful situation, you can squeeze or throw the ball, or just maneuver it around your hand.

Even the most expensive stress ball is typically less than $10, and many novelty stress balls are less than $5, making them an inexpensive way to squeeze out your frustrations and relieve pent up stress in your wrists, hands, and fingers.

Simply grasp the comforter in your hand and squeeze.

Place the tip directly on the frosting and gently squeeze the bag so that a small amount of icing comes out of the bag.

She did squeeze in interviews with Extra and Good Morning America before heading back home, however.

Is this really about legal bills or is this a thinly veiled attempt to squeeze every last dime out of Brit before the $20,000 per month in spousal support comes to an end next week?

Have fun, but remember to squeeze in some study time between parties!

The problem with many "slimming" clothing lines is that they just about squeeze the breath out of you, or they ride up and are anything but comfortable.

While sitting in your chair you can squeeze the ball with your hands to strengthen your arms and chest muscles.

The ability to individually select components can help you squeeze out more frames per second and avoid compatibility issues.

They still make a healthy profit, so it doesn't hurt to try to squeeze another $10 or $15 from the used price.

Squeeze the inner ring with a thumb and middle finger.