1
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
That means, depending on the particular lake, the water might be filtering through limestone underground before emerging, or the bottom of the lake might be mostly limestone, not squishy mud.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
No squishy, too-fluffy rectangles here.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
The camera lingers on dripping egg yolks and squishy, bubbling dough; the protagonist, Cathy Earnshaw (played by Margot Robbie), must wade through pig’s blood on her way to the moors near her home, leaving a trim of viscera on her gorgeously anachronistic dress.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
No squishy, too-fluffy rectangles here.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
The camera lingers on dripping egg yolks and squishy, bubbling dough; the protagonist, Cathy Earnshaw (played by Margot Robbie), must wade through pig’s blood on her way to the moors near her home, leaving a trim of viscera on her gorgeously anachronistic dress.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
Adjective
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This is not to say that Rødland has gone soft, exactly, though the show does include two tender shots of his own young children.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the forest green walls, soft, cozy lighting and vintage decor only add to the element of whimsy.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An airport police officer will meet with victims who come forward to ask them their experience, as well as a date and approximate time, Zahnd said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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Historically, Democrats enjoyed an approximate 65% to 35% advantage over Republicans.—
Gary M. Segura,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The dough is topped moderately so the sauce and toppings don’t make the crust soggy or floppy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Graham later donned a floppy Wallaroo canvas sunhat and oversized black cat-eye Le Specs sunglasses while lounging in beach chairs with Civetta, who shielded his eyes with black shades.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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However, the process still remains the critical weak point of modern-day aviation, as predictions rely heavily on subjective and often inaccurate pilot reports.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, economic forecasts are often inaccurate.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Separate natural gas explosions in January 2024 that destroyed two homes in Jackson, Mississippi resulted from underground pipes pulling loose from their fittings as spongy clay soil expanded and contracted with rainfall, according to a federal report released Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Incorporating too much air will result in a frittata with a spongy texture.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Most of that unwanted trash is stillage—a goopy, mushy mixture of grains and corn.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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Soups with pasta or rice can develop a mushy texture once frozen.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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