as in crushes
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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Recent Examples of mashes
Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Our rendition mashes up both of those concepts into one make-ahead meal-starter.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Their next feature, which again mashes varied cinematic forms and techniques, is Super Delights.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The composer mashes together elements of forefathers who were themselves notorious mashers-up of traditions.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Our rendition mashes up both of those concepts into one make-ahead meal-starter.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Their next feature, which again mashes varied cinematic forms and techniques, is Super Delights.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mashes
Noun
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The series starred Ben Savage as Cory Matthews navigating his family, high school and his crushes.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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In a world full of bad news, crushes can fuel us.—
Pema Bakshi,
Refinery29,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This liner then rapidly squeezes a magnetized target, creating the intense heat and pressure needed for fusion to occur, the same process that powers the sun.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keeping tires properly inflated not only extends their life but also squeezes more miles out of every charge—a win for the wallet and the planet.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Mashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mashes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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