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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 squashed
But Moran and Hicks squashed any late momentum, a worrisome trend for a team fighting for a postseason spot.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
But Burton quickly squashed any talk of a positional competition after a historic first few weeks.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
This season, Mahomes and the Chiefs are looking to respond after their disappointing showing in the 2025 Super Bowl, where the Philadelphia Eagles squashed Kansas City's hopes of the NFL's first three-peat.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That came up in Friday’s joint practice with Brooks getting into a physical altercation with fellow linebacker Tyrel Dodson, a dispute the two have since squashed.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
After leading some of his fellow players in an uprising against the games, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) sees his rebellion instantly squashed.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Some beef has been squashed since Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was seen in a heated exchange with Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz after their teams' meeting last Sunday.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Being entombed alive is an apt metaphor for a populace that had its civic freedoms squashed by the Assad dynasty for half a century.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions squashed any rumors that the Tyson fight was compromised in any way.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
But Burton quickly squashed any talk of a positional competition after a historic first few weeks.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
This season, Mahomes and the Chiefs are looking to respond after their disappointing showing in the 2025 Super Bowl, where the Philadelphia Eagles squashed Kansas City's hopes of the NFL's first three-peat.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That came up in Friday’s joint practice with Brooks getting into a physical altercation with fellow linebacker Tyrel Dodson, a dispute the two have since squashed.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
After leading some of his fellow players in an uprising against the games, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) sees his rebellion instantly squashed.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Some beef has been squashed since Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was seen in a heated exchange with Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz after their teams' meeting last Sunday.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Being entombed alive is an apt metaphor for a populace that had its civic freedoms squashed by the Assad dynasty for half a century.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions squashed any rumors that the Tyson fight was compromised in any way.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squashed
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This is some of the baggage that accompanies the most shadowy of sensations – a truly biological, psychological, social, cultural, environmental phenomenon, all mashed together.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the Philadelphia Phillies' 19-4 drubbing of the Atlanta Braves, Schwarber mashed four home runs, becoming just the 21st player in MLB history to do so.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Defenders shot down or suppressed 112 drones, the air force said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Until the 1960s, members of this Indigenous minority were discouraged from reindeer herding, and the church and state suppressed their language and culture.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Lions are also coming off a disappointing Week 1 performance, having gotten crushed, 27-13, by the Green Bay Packers.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Every other actor lends a sense of being crushed by the weight of events as well.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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But that hasn’t quelled interest from surrounding communities to be the franchise’s next home.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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For now, the three youngest each sleep in their own pack-and-plays squeezed into their parents’ bedroom.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prestige beauty was flat as the market remained subdued.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing subdued or conciliatory in its account of the brutal transfer of power which comes when a parent is failing and a child assumes command.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year the CEO quashed persistent rumors that Lee was on his way out the door.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the body opted out of doing so, $65 million in annual federal funds would be quashed.—
Rachel Royster
September 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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