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Recent Examples of mashedCreamy and smooth in texture, almost nutty in flavor, avocados are delectable, whether mashed into guacamole, blended into smoothies, or sliced onto salads, tacos, or, of course, toast.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Aug. 2026 The Guardians went into that game last in the league in homers — and then mashed six off a guy who had just made the All-Star team the week before?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
31 July 2026 It’s felt like a time to get away from the more difficult parts of the whole world being mashed together and talking to each other all the time, and to enjoy the better parts of the world being put together, and talking to each other all the time.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2026 In total, Minnesota mashed a season-high six homers Saturday to down the Yankees 11-4 and even up the weekend series at 1-all.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 July 2026 They can be mixed into soups or stews, mashed to make butter bean dip, incorporated into salads, or added to dishes with ground meat, such as tacos.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
23 June 2026 WestJet’s first took flight in 1996 while Tool Shed first mashed in in 2012.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026 When James Wood misread the ball in the sixth inning, the type of mistake the right fielder has mostly avoided as the Washington Nationals have mashed their way to MLB relevance in recent weeks, the day settled on its identity.—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026 They can be mashed for a side dish or a flavorful dip.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
Breakfast is at Fritz & Felix, lunch is squeezed into the Wintergarten conservatory, and dinner is either ordered to my room or eaten dressed up in the restaurants.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2026
Consumers show signs of strain Recent data indicate that some consumers' budgets are being squeezed.
Tracee Ellis Ross favors Udi’s gluten-free bread topped with smashed avocado, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and salt as an afternoon snack, according to a People food diary.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2026
The Cubs have crushed starting pitchers the third time through the order this season.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2026