Phrase guide

squeeze in

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To find time or other resources for.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • My appointment book is pretty full, but I can just squeeze you in.
  • I found a time to squeeze in a meeting with you.
  • I squeezed the meeting in.

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To pack tightly together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • We don't have much room in this car, so everyone will have to squeeze in.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To force in, stretch something to make something larger fit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • My son was able to squeeze in the tight crawl space to retrieve the cat.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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