How to Use squeeze in a Sentence
- He squeezed the juice from the orange.
- Gently squeeze the fruit to see if it's ripe.
- He lightly squeezed her hand and smiled.
- Hold it securely but don't squeeze too hard.
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Fresh squeezed key limes are the way to go.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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All our juices are fresh squeezed, syrups house-made.
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Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Look for any small holes or crevices mice could squeeze through.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Look for any small holes or crevices mice could squeeze through.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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That leaves Labour squeezed from both sides.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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But bighorn — with their broad, curved horns — can’t squeeze through.
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Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Maybe a guy is squeezing his stick.
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Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Japan is feeling that squeeze more than most.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Just fill it up at a stream, screw the lid back on, and squeeze.
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Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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Just fill it up at a stream, screw the lid back on, and squeeze.
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Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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Cut up a lemon and squeeze a wedge into there.
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Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Then a colleague reached over and squeezed her hand.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Add a few drops of water and squeeze it in your hand.
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Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Slice lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.
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Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Serve hot, with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Like, the sharp pains, the ache, that squeezing.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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So can New York squeeze any more clubs in?
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George Gurley,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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More than half-a-dozen acts have squeezed into the bill.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pour salt onto the stain, then squeeze lemon juice over top.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Think of wet clay that gets squeezed flat and hardens in place.
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Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Kick your right leg straight out behind you, and squeeze your butt.
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Health Editorial Team,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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And so there’s going to be times where we’re squeezed and punched.
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ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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And so there’s going to be times where we’re squeezed and punched.
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Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Push through both feet and squeeze your glutes to straighten your knees.
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Jenessa Connor,
Health,
10 June 2026
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Press through your feet to stand up, squeezing your glutes on the way up.
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Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
- Fifty guests will be a bit of a squeeze.
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Brighten it up with a squeeze of lime.
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Try adding a squeeze to sparkling water.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
22 Apr. 2026
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Joyce gives her shoulder a squeeze.
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Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each squeeze becomes a black bruise in a day.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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This brings us to the concept of the short squeeze.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Who wants to deal with a greasy, slippery squeeze-tube?
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Claire West,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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The notion is that there isn’t any more juice left in that squeeze.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Finish by adding some spinach or kale and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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Most people pick one up, give it a squeeze, and hope for the best.
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Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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If plain water isn’t your thing, add a squeeze of lemon or fruit slices.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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That’s why jalapeños are often served with sour cream or a squeeze of lime.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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That’s why jalapeños are often served with sour cream or a squeeze of lime.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
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No need to bring out the blender with this freeze-and-squeeze cocktail pouch.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to your spearmint tea for a boost of flavor.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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As a bonus, the ear tubes adjust to your head size with a quick pull or squeeze.
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Lindsay Modglin,
Verywell Health,
1 Mar. 2023
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To balance the flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, swap out salt for fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, or spice blends.
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Cynthia Sass, Mph,
Health,
24 Mar. 2024
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Stir in paprika, salt, and a squeeze of lemon.
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Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even a pair of children's rain boots were a tight squeeze and had to be placed on top.
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Tanya Edwards,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2022
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Add a squeeze of lemon juice, then add your tools to the water and give them a swish.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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It can be enjoyed plain, sweetened, or with a squeeze of lemon.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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These short square nails feature squeezes of both lemon yellow and lime green.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Its belly emits a soft-glow light when your child gives it a little squeeze.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Weaver came home on a squeeze bunt on the first pitch by Hayes Casey.
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Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Add a squeeze of lemon or lime or a splash of fruit juice for extra flavor.
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Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
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Two walks, a fielder’s choice and a squeeze bunt led to the big inning.
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Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Rave tripled to lead off the sixth and scored on Isaac Collins' squeeze bunt.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Instead, pick up the mango and give it a gentle squeeze.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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For Black women, that squeeze is not abstract.
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Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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