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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
a squishy beanbag chair
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2
as in approximate
not precisely correct
those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium
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Recent Examples of squishy
Some signs of overwatering include yellowing leaves, dropping leaves, and a squishy texture.
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
The comparatively squishy, fluctuating etiquette codes of RHOBH or Summer House can’t hold a candle to them.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
There are cuddly plush capybaras and stretchy or squishy ones.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
No matter how fast the computer half gets, our squishy, antique hardware will still be the bottleneck.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
The comparatively squishy, fluctuating etiquette codes of RHOBH or Summer House can’t hold a candle to them.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
There are cuddly plush capybaras and stretchy or squishy ones.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
No matter how fast the computer half gets, our squishy, antique hardware will still be the bottleneck.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for squishy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
Adjective
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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
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But the Netanyahu government pressed on, defying all its critics and continuing to pound its foes, betting that a brutal demonstration of effective hard power would more than compensate for a loss of soft power—and within its brutal region, might even constitute its own form of soft power, as well.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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For example, a weather app may need approximate location data, but a flashlight app does not.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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On this particular afternoon, though, dozens of sharks formed a tight group at an approximate depth of 25 feet.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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On top of her dark wavy hair sat a big, floppy fur hat.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
30 Dec. 2024
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Apple is suspending its new artificial intelligence feature summarizing alerts for news and entertainment apps after facing complaints from news outlets and press freedom groups about generating false and inaccurate information.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Businesses should tread carefully, as inaccurate or misrepresented transcriptions could lead to legal liabilities, potential lawsuits, and in some cases, regulatory scrutiny.—
Jason Foodman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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