squeeze play

noun

Definition of squeeze playnext
as in squeeze

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Recent Examples of squeeze play Then, Jayden Murphy loaded the bases with a hit by pitch, while trying a squeeze play to bring home Anthony Prisco, who pinch-ran for Kilpatrick. — Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026 Then came a botched squeeze play and fly out, allowing Harvard-Westlake (6-1) to escape with a 5-4 win in a Mission League opener. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Little Margin for Error Image Near the end of his shift, the controller handling both helicopters and commercial jets tried to pull off a complicated, and potentially risky, maneuver called a squeeze play. — Kate Kelly, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 Fermin’s sixth-inning bunt on the safety squeeze play that scored Laureano was his fourth sacrifice hit with the Padres, which is tied for third on the team behind Luis Arraez (10) and Martin Maldonado (six). — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for squeeze play
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeeze play
  1. squeeze
  2. threat
  3. fear
  4. sword
  5. menace
  6. strength
  7. violence
  8. intimidation
Noun
  • Yes, the program faces an ever-tightening budget squeeze over the next handful of years, according to a report this month from the Social Security fund's trustees.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • That affordability squeeze is reshaping how young Americans think about homeownership itself.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of squeeze
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  • But the threat of a partial collapse Tuesday by one such conversion in progress highlighted the significant challenges of those construction projects.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Mike Bland told The Times the officer’s name has not been released because of an investigation into threats against him.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of threat
Noun
  • Bell also spoke of the importance of prioritizing communication in their relationship — especially during moments of fear or insecurity.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • But, as exciting as swords and dragons are, that’s not really what his show is about.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of sword
Noun
  • France were controlled and devastating all at once; rarely at risk but always a menace.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Every passing lawn and meadow, every winding path through the woods, seemed to hide a lurking menace.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of menace
Noun
  • Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Was remembers the tumult, violence and hope that came out of that era in his hometown of Detroit.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • But the comments from Raia provide the clearest public indication yet that the FBI's Joint Mission Center, established earlier this year to coordinate the bureau's response to domestic political violence, is producing tangible investigative results.
    — Asra Q. Nomani , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of violence
Noun
  • The 16-count indictment against Republican Liz Murrill, handed up Thursday by a New Orleans grand jury, charges Louisiana’s first female attorney general with intimidation and malfeasance.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The 16-count indictment handed up Thursday by a New Orleans grand jury accused Murrill, the state's first female attorney general, with intimidation and malfeasance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of intimidation

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