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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
Melons, squash, and pumpkins are heavy feeders and fast-growing plants that can quickly overwhelm small gardens with their sprawling vines and high nutrient needs.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
And in the long run, avoidance can squash vulnerability, erode trust, and fuel resentment.
—Kelley J. Brower, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Dry air from the dust cloud can limit the formation of tropical systems, but the moisture over Florida is likely to be stronger than the dust can squash.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 4 June 2025
Poets toil as often-anonymous individuals building some greater nest, colony, or hive that might outlast us or end up squashed and swept away unceremoniously.
—Hannah Brooks-Motl
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
And in the long run, avoidance can squash vulnerability, erode trust, and fuel resentment.
—Kelley J. Brower, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Dry air from the dust cloud can limit the formation of tropical systems, but the moisture over Florida is likely to be stronger than the dust can squash.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 4 June 2025
Poets toil as often-anonymous individuals building some greater nest, colony, or hive that might outlast us or end up squashed and swept away unceremoniously.
—Hannah Brooks-Motl
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squash
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With a fork, mash the banana in a separate small bowl until mostly smooth, leaving a few clumps.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Piped over the top are mashed Yukon gold and Japanese purple potatoes.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell defended his department’s handling of recent protests, saying officers acted appropriately to quell unrest — pushing back against criticism about aggressive crowd control tactics used during demonstrations against President Trump’s immigration crackdown.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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President Donald Trump just announced a ceasefire between the Middle Eastern countries—potentially quelling oil market fears of Iran’s plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway to global oil trade.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Add garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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The series-opener started on a strong note for the Bombers, as Aaron Judge crushed his 28th home run off Nick Lodolo in the first inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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This outdated mentality fosters two counterproductive patterns: emotional repression, in which individuals suppress feelings, and emotional reactivity, where feelings are expressed impulsively and without regulation.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Firefighters are working to suppress the fire, which is currently burning with a slow rate of spread.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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Here, traditional saa paper is made by hand from the bark of mulberry trees: soaked, pulped, and pressed into delicate sheets embedded with local flowers and leaves.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There is enough current in the lakes to float logs, and there was pulping activity somewhere above us.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
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Many of these women, though seemingly silent or subdued, speak volumes through their emotions and inner turmoil.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The overall market reaction to the attacks between the longtime regional foes has, admittedly, been fairly subdued since the strikes began late Thursday local time in New York.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Despite remaining hugely cash-generative at the operating level, outgoings on player transfers, loan interest and the £50million investment at the Carrington training ground have squeezed their ability to spend quite so readily as in the past.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Team-building is not about squeezing sufficient value out of every single contract or assembling a roster of yes men.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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Jumaane Williams secured reelection Tuesday as the city’s public advocate, quashing a challenge from Jenifer Rajkumar, a moderate state lawmaker known for her strong affiliation with Mayor Adams.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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However, the two seemed to quash rumors with a joint appearance on the first day of Royal Ascot 2025.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2025
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“Squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squash. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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