squeeze play

noun

Definition of squeeze playnext
as in squeeze

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Recent Examples of squeeze play 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 But leadoff hitter Austin Martin failed to get down a bunt on a safety squeeze play. — John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025 San Francisco executed a squeeze play — Brett Wisely bunting, Ramos scoring. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 May 2025 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 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
  • Siri then scored on Denzer Guzman's safety squeeze, beating reliever Peyton Gray's flip home with a headfirst slide for a 3-2 lead.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Siri then scored on Denzer Guzman’s safety squeeze, beating reliever Peyton Gray’s flip home with a headfirst slide for a 3-2 lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of squeeze
Noun
  • The goal is also to keep the aircraft adaptable as threats and military requirements change.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Firms in the Program may receive threat information from other private entities and from federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, and may propose operations to the NCC.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of threat
Noun
  • The quake initially triggered fears of a tsunami, and a warning from Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, issuing alerts to stay away from beaches and calls for people to evacuate.
    — Jason Volack, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Jacobita Cortes, a United Methodist pastor in Chicago, said that fear has changed the rhythms of her community.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fear
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  • The two characters fight with swords and exchange blows as the action moves between a bar, rooftops, and a bridge.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2019, France also returned Tall’s sword, which had been part of the Ségou treasure.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sword
Noun
  • Bailey has been a menace, consistently pressuring Geno Smith during practices, and Baker Mayfield throughout the two joint practices.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Some experts say the engagement with Moscow is helping improve North Korea’s military capabilities, and Zelenskyy warned that the battlefield experience would help Pyongyang menace other countries in its region.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of menace
Noun
  • Loss of muscle strength, medication side effects, neurological conditions, and changes in vision or balance can all affect gait.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of strength
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  • The violence is the latest sign of armed groups increasingly targeting cities and urban centers in Africa's Sahel region.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Magneto’s methods of fighting violence with violence may have sometimes been unscrupulous, but his ideology was always compelling, to X-Men members and viewers alike.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of violence
Noun
  • Carro’s anonymity order is designed to protect jurors from possible harassment and intimidation efforts.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Military intimidation continues, but China is also waging a battle over language, law, and international legitimacy.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of intimidation

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