squeeze

IPA: skwˈiz

An instance of squeezing.
A close or tight fit.
(figuratively) A difficult position.
A hug or other affectionate grasp.
(slang) A romantic partner.
(slang) An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
(baseball) The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
(card games) A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
(caving) A traversal of a narrow passage.
A moulding, cast or other impression of an object, chiefly a design, inscription etc., especially by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.
(mining) The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
(dated) The situation experienced by a middleman when pressured from both sides, especially financially.
(dated) A bribe, fee, or extortionary price paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.

(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
(transitive) To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
(transitive, intransitive) To fit into a tight place.
(transitive) To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
(transitive) To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
(transitive, figurative) To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
(transitive, baseball) To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.

Examples of "squeeze" in Sentences

She had to squeeze through the narrow opening in the fence to escape the dog
He gently squeezed her hand to reassure her that everything would be okay
The crowded bus was so full that I had to squeeze in between two strangers to find a seat
The stress of the situation made her feel like she couldn't breathe, like the walls were closing in and squeezing the air out of her
With a tight squeeze, he managed to fit all the clothes into the suitcase before zipping it shut