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as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
squashed any effort to reform the country's power structure
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Recent Examples of squash
Get the Recipe Squash Skillet When squash starts appearing at the market—from zucchini to yellow—Southerners are practically beholden to throwing it in a skillet or casserole dish for the most seasonally delicious side dish.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Keep an eye on: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo: An impressive pre-draft process was just what Alexander needed to squash concerns about coming from the MAC.
—Paul Dehner Jr., New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
However, experts told Fox News Digital that Meghan was doing more than just having fun with the Oscar winner while trying to squash rumors.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Sylvie Boudreau, president of the library board, took a moment to squash rumors that people of both nations could no longer socialize inside.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Mar. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Keep an eye on: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo: An impressive pre-draft process was just what Alexander needed to squash concerns about coming from the MAC.
—Paul Dehner Jr., New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
However, experts told Fox News Digital that Meghan was doing more than just having fun with the Oscar winner while trying to squash rumors.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Sylvie Boudreau, president of the library board, took a moment to squash rumors that people of both nations could no longer socialize inside.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squash
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The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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There have been many posthumous releases of Biggie’s music including a 2005 album called Duets that saw Biggie’s verses mashed with new verses from modern artists.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Killorn had quelled the Rangers momentum with a short-handed equalizer less than two minutes before New York reassumed control.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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Here and there, far from Meemaw’s grave, a few small trees attempted, unsuccessfully, to quell the rage of a Texas sun.—
Robert Moor,
Outside Online,
26 Mar. 2025
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Crockett has faced significant backlash for the remarks about Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who was paralyzed from the waist down in 1984 after being crushed by an oak tree while jogging.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Pastor Jamal Bryant is proud of his twin daughters, Angel and Adore Bryant, who are currently crushing it in college.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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To tell the Blue Devils, basically, not to suppress their emotions.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The new, later Equal Pay Day marks a troubling reminder of how systemic barriers—ranging from occupational segregation to discrimination in hiring and promotion—continue to suppress the earning power of Black women.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
25 Mar. 2025
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The partnership is valid for four years and is expected to open a portfolio of new technology customers in the material processing and pulping industries, per the bulletin.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The two primary methods are the washed (wet) process, where cherries are pulped, fermented, and washed to remove the mucilage before drying, and the natural (dry) process, where cherries are dried whole with the fruit intact, allowing the beans to absorb fruity flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The clean, modern lines, subdued colors, abundant natural light, and open floor plan all checked out.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, Wolf reckoned that EMs can move higher if the U.S. dollar continues to weaken and the impact of tariffs on overall trade is subdued.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Carving her own musical lane in an industry so determined to squeeze her into a box has been a challenge, but PinkPantheress isn’t one to let outside voices get to her.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Plus, this portable Bluetooth karaoke machine is small enough to squeeze into an Easter basket.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sheriffs from across the state urged the Senate to quash a bill that would prohibit state and local law enforcement from entering into agreements with ICE.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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That means restricting civil liberties, quashing dissent and undermining the rule of law.—
Jennifer Victor,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squash. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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