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Recent Examples of squashy The pumpkin also imparts some squashy sweetness. Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2021 On a sunny, private patio populated by trilling birds and brightly colored Acapulco chairs, Iliza Shlesinger nestles into a squashy outdoor couch next to her rescue dog, Tian Fu. Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2022 Sauté only a minute or two on each side, until the skin is crisped and the flesh is just springy rather than squashy. Janelle Davis, CNN, 25 May 2022 The squashy weekender is still shoppable for only $38. Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Sep. 2021 Mentions of the squashy dessert can be traced back to the paper’s first year in circulation. Angela Roberts, baltimoresun.com, 19 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squashy
Adjective
  • Downy refers to the soft, white feathers located on a white stripe down its back.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
  • With a focus on soft, natural tones, sustainable materials and biophilic elements like plants and greenery, this trend transforms hospitality spaces into peaceful sanctuaries.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In lieu of the standard tuxedo, consider a pleated skirt like Oscar Isaac, a floppy tie like Josh O’Connor, or a formal scarf like Damiano David.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
  • On top of her dark wavy hair sat a big, floppy fur hat.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
  • While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.
    Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Adjective
  • By ‘Beeping’ Sound At 5:30 AM Stunned At What Toddler Is Doing By Alia Shoaib News Reporter 3 An 8-year-old girl suffered facial burns after microwaving a popular squishy toy known as a NeeDoh.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Soft and Squishy Floors Soft and squishy floors can indicate rot and decay in the floor system, which could be caused by water damage, termite damage, or more. Solution: The best way to uncover the cause of your soft floors is to go under your house and inspect the floor system.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • At a hefty 2 hours and 24 minutes, the film is flabby, not jacked, and lacking in an unpredictable live-wire element.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • His pale face and flabby jowls belie too much time spent under fluorescent office lighting, too little in the gym.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Cooking the pasta separately from the soup prevents it from overcooking, becoming mushy, and continuing to absorb up the broth when stored.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Calgary, Ottawa and Pittsburgh are in the mushy middle of the league (again), and their attendance reflects that.
    James Mirtle, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

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“Squashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squashy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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