How to Use masher in a Sentence

masher

noun
  • Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans into the sauce.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 11 June 2022
  • The Rays added masher Nelson Cruz from the Twins last week.
    BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2021
  • In a large bowl, using a potato masher, mash half of the beans to a coarse paste.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Drain and pass through a ricer or mash with a potato masher.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2022
  • Just take a masher and break up some of those potato chunks.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Mash the beans: Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans, which releases the starch.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
  • That should be the first of many clues that Davis is far more complex than an in-the-ring masher and limb-twister.
    Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Add the salt, remove from the heat and mash the beans with a bean or potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon.
    Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Reduce the heat to low, then remove the lid and use a potato masher or the back of a fork to mash up at least half of the beans.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Jan. 2022
  • The video showed a globe, a medical kit with a red cross and a potato masher.
    Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Place them in a bowl and mash them coarsely with a potato masher.
    BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Those who think the power will be big see a middle-of-the-order masher.
    Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Using a potato masher, mash the vegetables in the pot to a coarse puree.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Return the hot potatoes to the pan and mash until smooth with a potato masher.
    Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2021
  • Use a wooden spoon or bean masher to smash some of the beans, or use an immersion blender to very briefly puree some of the beans in the pot.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Use a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to roughly mash the chickpeas, just enough to break some of them up a little.
    Jim Webster, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2023
  • If so, for Joan Didion that item may have been a potato masher.
    Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Use a potato masher or fork to lightly mash the chickpeas.
    Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
  • Using it to mash the potatoes is less likely to overwork the starch granules than a masher.
    Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021
  • To get the right texture, use a potato masher to squish your squash after cooking.
    Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022
  • With a potato masher, mash until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Don’t mistake Ware for an old-school masher that’s either feast or famine with home runs and strikeouts.
    Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 2 June 2023
  • In large bowl, gently mash beef with potato masher or wooden spoon to break up.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 29 July 2022
  • Remove from heat and continue to mash with a masher or your hands until a smooth paste forms.
    Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2020
  • Add the tomatoes and vinegar and let the mixture simmer for 3 to 4 minutes with a lid on, then crush with a potato masher.
    Lindsay Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2020
  • In a large bowl, use a potato masher to roughly mash about ¾ of the chickpeas; stir in the remaining whole chickpeas.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 13 June 2022
  • Next, layer half of the chicken on top, and press down with a wooden spoon or potato masher to flatten.
    Dallas News, 20 June 2022
  • Boil until the potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes, then drain, transfer to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 18 Dec. 2020
  • To make a chunky soup, smash the ingredients using a potato masher in the slow cooker.
    Sarah Digregorio, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023

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