as in womanizer
a man given to seducing women
a would-be masher who was more pathetic than anything else
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Recent Examples of masher
Using a potato masher or wooden spoon, smash berries and release their juices, and bring to a boil.
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Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Bring to simmer over medium-high, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often and pressing down on tomatoes with back of a wooden spoon or with a potato masher, until tomatoes are broken down and sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Ovechkin, who is more of a puck masher, uses a 100-flex CCM weapon.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Let this come to a simmer, and then use an immersion blender or potato masher to puree some of the veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
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Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Bring to simmer over medium-high, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often and pressing down on tomatoes with back of a wooden spoon or with a potato masher, until tomatoes are broken down and sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Ovechkin, who is more of a puck masher, uses a 100-flex CCM weapon.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Let this come to a simmer, and then use an immersion blender or potato masher to puree some of the veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masher
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If Wrath of Khan is the gateway Star Trek film for sci-fi lovers, The Voyage Home is the gateway for everyone else.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Budget-Friendly: With ticket prices starting at $10 and capping around $125, plus free events and discounts for families, students, and university faculty, the festival caters to everyone—culturally curious families, art lovers, and budget travelers alike.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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“Masher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masher. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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