The past tense of the word 'SQUEEZE' is 'squeezed, ' which can be found in the crossword solution EDGES (5 letters). Squeezing is a physical action that involves applying pressure to an object or person, usually with the hands. It is often used to express affection, such as when a parent hugs their child, or to extract juice from a fruit. Squeezing can also be used to reduce the size of something, such as when a person squeezes a tube of toothpaste to get the last bit out.