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Recent Examples of mashed
The Bobcats collected 11 hits and mashed four home runs, including Harley Vestal's first of the season.
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Nearly all the attention on the Dominican Republic so far in the World Baseball Classic understandably has been on its offense — a prolific collection of some of Major League Baseball’s top hitters that has mashed its way to utter dominance in the tournament.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
A little goes a long way—the brine itself can be used for flavoring and color, and the cubes of tofu can be mashed with their liquid to make an ultra-savory paste.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
How to Use Ube In the Philippines, ube is usually boiled, mashed, and used to make desserts.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There are elements borrowed from B-movie horror flicks, crime dramas, Broadway musicals and love stories, mashed together in bold and bizarre strokes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Canned beans are a natural fit for comforting soups and stews, chilis, braises, or recipes where the beans are mashed or blended before using.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Nearly all the attention on the Dominican Republic so far in the World Baseball Classic understandably has been on its offense — a prolific collection of some of Major League Baseball’s top hitters that has mashed its way to utter dominance in the tournament.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
A little goes a long way—the brine itself can be used for flavoring and color, and the cubes of tofu can be mashed with their liquid to make an ultra-savory paste.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
How to Use Ube In the Philippines, ube is usually boiled, mashed, and used to make desserts.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There are elements borrowed from B-movie horror flicks, crime dramas, Broadway musicals and love stories, mashed together in bold and bizarre strokes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Canned beans are a natural fit for comforting soups and stews, chilis, braises, or recipes where the beans are mashed or blended before using.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mashed
Verb
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The three of us squeezed into our bedroom closet and huddled over my phone.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tkachuk controlled the loose puck in the crease and squeezed it past goalie Ilya Sorokin for the comeback victory.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The pilot and copilot were killed in the collision late last night, which crushed the nose of the aircraft, while around 40 passengers and crew members were taken to area hospitals, some with serious injuries.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Mashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mashed. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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