squeeze
verb (used with object)
to press forcibly together; compress.
has squeezed
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present perfectof squeeze (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California’s jet fuel reserves.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Price competition has squeezed margins, and lower prices have hit demand.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Compounding the operational difficulties is the surge in jet fuel prices, which has squeezed profit margins across the board.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
While inflation has squeezed consumers of all income levels over the past several years, some analysts say pet care could see more demand, as pets adopted during the pandemic get older.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026
The force of the retching has squeezed tears out of my stinging eyes.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
