as in to squish
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Recent Examples of squoosh
Want to know what a stunning defeat sounds like? Squishing and squooshing.
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Jacob Feldman, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2017
Jacob Feldman, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squoosh
Verb
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Spacious toe boxes offer ample space for your feet to sit comfortably without feeling squished, and adjustable straps at the tops of the shoes allow for a snug and secure fit.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, a compression cube, which is like an expandable suitcase in cube form, can squish bulky items like sweaters and jackets into more manageable parcels.—
Mike Arnot,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, whole potatoes or potato chunks can be mashed or twice-baked.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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In a salad bowl, mash the anchovies and garlic together to make a paste.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Short bursts around the black hole are likely caused by disturbances in the disk—compressing plasma to produce a temporary flash of radiation.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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In court, his lawyers argued that officers compressed his chest with their body weight, leading him to asphyxiate.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Secrets To Making Squash Casserole Just Right Get the Perfect Consistency Some squash casseroles are watery, but not this one.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The sisters have since squashed the feud, as proven by their work together on the Skims campaign.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Authorities said McCann-Ortiz repeatedly threatened to kill them and punched and kicked one of the victims who was seriously injured.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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For about $4 per U.S. resident, the NWS provides critical information that punches far above its weight.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Embiid shoved Hayes during the incident, which resulted in a three-game suspension to further delay Embiid’s return to action as the 76ers continued to struggle.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The play, made most famous by the Super Bowl 59 champion Philadelphia Eagles, is a short-yardage quarterback sneak in which the quarterback is aided by players shoving him forward from behind.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Risks remain—policy shifts could stall, or DOGE’s efficiency drive might squeeze budgets—but the upside potential is tantalizing.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Goldman Sachs previously estimated that these tariffs could increase inflation by 1 percent while squeezing U.S. company profits and risking retaliatory measures from other nations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, much to her dismay, she was then forced to treat Damien amid the chaos at the hospital as the heat dome in Seattle continued.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Children who have fled instability or danger in their home countries are now being forced to contend with a new crisis: not knowing if their parents will be safe during school drop-off.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Squoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squoosh. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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