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Definition of mashnext
as in crush
a strong but often short-lived liking for another person she's usually got a mash on moviedom's hunk du jour

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verb

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as in to squeeze
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of this press can mash 10 bushels of apples at a time

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as in to crush
to cause to become a pulpy mass mash the ripe banana before adding it to the mixture

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Recent Examples of mash
Noun
Using the back of a fork, mash the Roquefort into the vinegar. Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 The weevil’s young (grubs) eat the roots, turning them into a stinky, liquid mash. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Bobcats collected 11 hits and mashed four home runs, including Harley Vestal's first of the season. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 Then remove a cup or two of the beans to mash and return to the pot to serve with cornbread. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mash
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Noun
  • That seemingly unromantic shift towards feeling more like roommates than crushes isn’t inherently bad.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Then on April 23, Venus will meet with Uranus in Taurus, delivering a surprising spark, whether that’s a message from your crush or a sudden attraction that makes your heart skip a beat.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Focusing on everyday shapewear, Yummie hugs instead of squeezes like traditional shapewear that can be extremely tight and constrictive.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • All movies need a 45-day exclusive theatrical window, because small and mid-budget movies that hit streaming sooner are getting squeezed.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Obama recently teamed up with NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards to squash their fake beef while promoting his Obama Presidential Center opening June 19 in Chicago.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • But a double-steal attempt squashed that momentum — Caglianone was thrown out at home plate while trying to score from third.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Mash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mash. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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