How to Use squash in a Sentence

squash

1 of 2 verb

• He squashed his nose against the window.
• Someone had squashed all the ribbons together in one box.
• His poor performance squashed any hope he had of a promotion.
• The boss squashed my idea immediately.
• Between two buns, the beef was squashed, and a winner was crowned.
  — Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2023
• The other script was about the youngsters in the hood having beef with the OGs, and Craig has to come back and squash that.
  — Sierra Porter, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2022
• This sample comes despite the fact that Drake and Ye seemed to squash their beef in 2021.
  — Brendan Morrow, The Week, 7 Apr. 2023
• Slice and Cube Cut each squash half into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
• The trio eventually shared a slice of cake and squashed their beef.
  — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
• Of the five, only squash and flag football have never been a part of the Olympics before.
  — Chris Morris, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2023
• Remove squash from oven, and scrape out flesh into a blender; add ½ cup of the chicken stock.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
• It was squashed flat, and apart from a couple of old receipts, empty.
  — Martin Aitken, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
• Pecknold even offered to speak to parents or friends of the players to squash any plans.
  — Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Apr. 2023
• Transfer squash to a serving platter, and serve hot or warm.
  — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
• The plant kit comes with a wide variety of veggies for your garden, from beets to squash.
  — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022
• The Aztec’s communion was a stew of human flesh and squash blossoms.
  — Sam Kriss, Harper's Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023
• Texas is the corporate giant, the Big 12, loaded with stars, trying to squash all that dare get in the Longhorns’ path.
  — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
• In the viral image of Pope Francis, his right hand (and the coffee cup its holding) looks squashed and warped.
  — Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2023
• These questions, the brutal schedule and the first year in a new system could squash some of the excitement around McGuire.
  — Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2022
• Plant seeds for easy-to-grow crops such as cucumbers, squash, peas, bush and climbing beans, and herbs such as dill, cilantro, and basil.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2023
• But two more 3s, one from Mark Sears on a broken play and another by Noah Clowney, squashed the comeback.
  — Nick Alvarez | [e-mail], al, 10 Mar. 2023
• Today the plot grows everything from tomatoes to Swiss chard, squash to corn as well as herbs like basil, oregano and sage.
  — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 22 Oct. 2022
• Avoid tomato and squash blossom end rot by keeping soil damp (not wet) at all times.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2023
• This helps balance body fluid and get rid of excess water in the body to squash your bloat, research shows.
  — Colleen De Bellefonds, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
• For each eye, sew a dark button to a slightly larger white felt circle (use white thread to mimic the pupil of the eye) and glue to squash as shown.
  — Blair Donovan, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2022
• But New York responded with seven more runs in the bottom of the frame to squash any chance of a Rhode Island comeback.
  — Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
• The Spartans quickly squashed the Eagles’ newfound hopes.
  — Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2023
• To try to squash a referendum using the persuasion of a bully pulpit is one thing.
  — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
• Because of the surrounding gas, one jet lobe is compressed and squashed.
  — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
• Giddy early-season dreams of back-to-back promotions have been suitably squashed by a bleak winter stretch.
  — Jack Bantock, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026

squash

2 of 2 noun

• The squash and turnips, onions, that was all that was left on the shelves.
  — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2022
• Slice the top and bottom off the squash, making two flat ends.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Oct. 2021
• The squash flesh becomes stringy when cooked and looks a lot like spaghetti; hence the name.
  — Stacey Hugues, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
• He's fashioned from a squash and loads of sharp toothpicks.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022
• The squash will release their liquid and the mix will shrink to almost half its size.
  — Bob Carlton | [e-mail], al, 19 Dec. 2022
• Much like the Hubbard squash, the banana squash should be cooked like a pumpkin.
  — Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 28 Sep. 2022
• The people fished in the water and farmed on the silty floodplain, growing crops such as corn and squash.
  — Ian Jamesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
• Stir in 2 cups of the squash puree; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
• Use a long-handle spoon or your hands to remove seeds from the pumpkin or squash.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
• The state produced $146 million in pumpkins and squash.
  — Chandra Fleming and Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2022
• Add mashed squash mixture and sauté for 3–4 minutes more.
  — Christa Sgobba, SELF, 21 June 2023
• My cabbage steals sun from my mint; the squash has the wingspan of an albatross.
  — Matt Bean, Sunset Magazine, 12 June 2020
• The court can also be used for sports such as squash or racketball.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
• Sometimes the snail is super saucy, served with chorizo, gold bar squash and Grana Padano.
  — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2022
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with 1 Tbsp oil and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
  — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
• Here an introduction to the three sisters is made: corn, beans and squash.
  — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021
• Slice in Half Using a large knife, carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
• If desired, rinse seeds, removing all of the stringy squash membrane, and pat dry.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
• These include corn, green beans, squash, peas, broccoli and greens such as spinach, kale and collards.
  — Justin Miller Communications Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 6 June 2023
• The squash pairs well with spices typically found in these stews, like turmeric and cumin.
  — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Sep. 2023
• Spy bushels of apples and squash; clothes hanging to dry; and teeny-tiny coffee pots.
  — Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
• Built in 2003, the house contains an indoor squash court and sauna as well as six wood-burning fireplaces.
  — Sarah Paynter, WSJ, 19 Dec. 2022
• The seafood is presented as a coral stripe on a golden canvas of rice, fragrant with sage and flecked with bits of squash.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2023
• The finished product is deeply flavorful and spicy, made even better by the sweet squash.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2024
• One option is soup flavored with squash and red pepper.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2023
• But even with thick seeds like squash, beans cucumbers and corn, a half inch of soil is adequate.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022
• To make mornings simpler, cook the squash ahead — roasted, sautéed or even microwaved — and keep it on hand for a week of toast, wraps, salads and simple sides.
  — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
• Loaded with squash, chicken sausage, bacon, veggies, beans, and herbs, this creamy soup earns its name with every spoonful.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
• Her squash and potatoes were fantastic.
  — Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
• Use a fork to scrape out strands of squash and transfer them to a large bowl.
  — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026