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Recent Examples of mash
Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Just before serving, cooks beat quesillo into the already creamy mash.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
This showstopper of a dessert mashes up the bold caffeinated flavors of classic tiramisu with the perfectly wobbly, creamy perfection of panna cotta.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For dressing, squeeze garlic cloves from bulb into a large bowl; mash with the back of a spoon until smooth.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Just before serving, cooks beat quesillo into the already creamy mash.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cheaper pruners use a blade and anvil — essentially one sharp blade that mashes the branch against a flat surface.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
This showstopper of a dessert mashes up the bold caffeinated flavors of classic tiramisu with the perfectly wobbly, creamy perfection of panna cotta.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mash
Noun
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Elizabeth was principled and compassionate while Jessica was carefree, outgoing and manipulative, and their clashes and crushes became a welcome distraction.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite the teeth-chattering weather, a crush formed outside (SUB)MERCER, a discreet club tucked beneath The Mercer Hotel in SoHo, with everyone vying for a nod from the bouncer or publicist Sasha Sheehan.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But, squeezed by the cost of things from rent to beef, others are shaking up their habit.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ag is being squeezed by foreign competition, rising costs, and weak leadership in Austin.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The proprietary alkaline pulping method used to produce its lyocell is cleaner and more efficient than traditional chemical approaches, lowering the environmental footprint from the start while improving production efficiency.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Dec. 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
Verb
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He was immediately taken aback to learn that the process required first squashing the breast flat.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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But Knight quickly squashed any attempts at trying to get her into the racing suit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Mash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mash. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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