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.
• Alas, their beef is too big to squash.
  — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
• Place squash pieces in prepared pan.
  — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
• Kerr swiftly squashed that idea.
  — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
• Farm roads were squashed under the weight of cranes and large trucks.
  — Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
• Of course, Jay and Nas have long squashed their beef.
  — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
• The league has the power to squash the little guy.
  — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
• This dish turns squash into the star of the table.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
• Plant around tomatoes and squash to keep squirrels at bay.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
• Plant around tomatoes and squash to keep squirrels at bay.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
• Though some fans were quick to squash any online rumors.
  — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
• What do squash, fishing and surgery have in common?
  — Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
• In the morning of pick-up day, the subject does seem squashed.
  — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
• Between two buns, the beef was squashed, and a winner was crowned.
  — Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2023
• Meanwhile, place squash in the prepared pan.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
• New nests that consist of a cell or two can be squashed; wear gloves or use a broom to knock it down.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
• The trio eventually shared a slice of cake and squashed their beef.
  — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
• There are several reasons not to pair squash with okra.
  — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
• But don’t just stand there and dither until the world gets around to squashing you like a bug.
  — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
• It was squashed flat, and apart from a couple of old receipts, empty.
  — Martin Aitken, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
• Visitors will find pumpkins, gourds and squash in all sizes.
  — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
• 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
• Be vigilant against squash bugs and squash vine borers to get the most out of your plants.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
• Remove squash from oven, and scrape out flesh into a blender; add ½ cup of the chicken stock.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
• The strategists wanted to squash that sorrow.
  — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
• Pecknold even offered to speak to parents or friends of the players to squash any plans.
  — Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Apr. 2023
• Surface scratches are to be expected but avoid deep cuts and squash with any soft spots.
  — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025

squash

2 of 2 noun

• Then drain the squash over the sink.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
• Then drain the squash over the sink.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
• Brush the top of the squash with the olive oil.
  — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
• Frozen cooked squash can last up to three months.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
• Pour in the lentils and stir along with the squash.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
• Frozen squash should keep well for up to one year.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
• Think of padel as tennis meets squash.
  — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
• Spoon kale pesto evenly over squash.
  — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
• Well, that’s not true of this squash casserole.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
• Well, that’s not true of this squash casserole.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
• Place boards or cardboard near squash plants overnight.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
• The squash and turnips, onions, that was all that was left on the shelves.
  — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2022
• Any squash with these issues should be used right away.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
• To keep your whole squash fresh for longer, a cool, dry spot is the best.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
• Cut each squash in half through the root end, then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
• Use a fork to scrape out strands of squash and transfer them to a large bowl.
  — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
• The sweetness is a good match for the yellow squash.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
• Slice the top and bottom off the squash, making two flat ends.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Oct. 2021
• And then there are all the delicious ways to eat that squash.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
• Five gallons is too small for tomatoes, squash or vines.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
• Once cooked, separate the squash strands from the shell.
  — Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
• Fold in the squash, then spoon the mix into your baking dish.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
• Fold in the squash, then spoon the mix into your baking dish.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
• Vine borers attacked my squash the past few years, but not this year!
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
• This trio combines corn, pole beans, and squash or pumpkins.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
• Pat the squash dry and add it to the bowl with the pepper-corn mixture.
  — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
• Try it in a soup, curry, sliced and roasted, or make squash bread.
  — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
• Are all squash types suitable for freezing?
  — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
• Read on to learn the best squash companion plants, plus those to avoid.
  — Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
• The first is that marigolds can deter squash bugs, which will eat your squash plants in no time.
  — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026