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squeeze

Definition

  • verb: to press together the parts and especially the opposite sides of (something)
  • verb: to exert pressure especially on opposite sides of
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: compress, pinch, gripe

Examples

  • The city's low-income residents have been 'squeezed out' [=have been forced to leave their homes] by rising real estate prices.

  • There is a serious housing 'squeeze' [='shortage'] in the city. [=there are not enough houses, apartments, etc., available]

  • a credit 'squeeze' [=a situation in which it is difficult for people, companies, etc., to get credit]

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