mash 1 of 2

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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mash

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verb

1
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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Noun
Forget that the furnishings are a mish mash of contemporary and dated banquet decor and that an oversized TV screen dominates the quiet vibe. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 An Irish mash for St. Patrick’s Day Place a wok or a deep, wide skillet over medium-high heat. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Santander mashed a clutch homer in Wednesday’s win over the Red Sox. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 3 May 2025 Then the brewer will mill it to crack the grain, mash it to convert starches to sugar and finally ferment it, turning the starches into alcohol, Goss explained. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mash
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Noun
  • Don’t hesitate to make the most of this energy by planning a fun night out with friends or a romantic evening with your crush.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • This 2011 ensemble teen movie revolves around the prom, as Nova (Aimee Teegarden) and her friends make decorations as part of the planning committee, debate what to wear, and obsess over whether their crushes will ask them to the dance.
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Custom Container Living View 8 Images Custom Container Living has transformed a shipping container into an ultra-compact tiny house that squeezes a home for two into just 160 sq ft (14.8 sq m).
    Adam Williams May 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2025
  • Auto dealers, squeezed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the industry, are already seeing a tighter supply of vehicles to offer buyers at a time when sticker prices for many models are set to climb. Pine Belt Subaru in Lakewood, New Jersey, normally receives 100 to 120 cars a month.
    Brian Cheung, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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  • The partnership is valid for four years and is expected to open a portfolio of new technology customers in the material processing and pulping industries, per the bulletin.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The two primary methods are the washed (wet) process, where cherries are pulped, fermented, and washed to remove the mucilage before drying, and the natural (dry) process, where cherries are dried whole with the fruit intact, allowing the beans to absorb fruity flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • Expired Milk Powdery mildew can make a mess of garden plants, like peonies, mint, bee balm, and squash.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
  • However, between The New Adventures of Old Christine and Veep, Louis-Dreyfus would go on to squash that fallacy to the tune of ten more Emmy wins.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Mash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mash. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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