Synonyms of mashing

mashing

verb

present participle of mash

1

as in squeezing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squeezing
• crushing
• pressing
• expressing
• extracting
• reaming
• pureeing
• extruding
• pulping

2

as in crushing

to cause to become a pulpy mass

mash the ripe banana before adding it to the mixture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crushing
• squeezing
• pressing
• squashing
• pulping
• pounding
• beating
• pulverizing
• powdering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mashing

The genre-mashing cult series starred Cole as Jughead Jones and filmed in Vancouver from 2016-2023. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026

Begin by mashing the garlic and a bit of salt with the flat side of a chef’s knife, then work in the basil in handfuls until finely chopped. — Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

The outrage last night over Bryson mashing down the wheat field behind his ball was hilarious. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

Rooker, 31, is known as one of the most durable players in the league, having played in all 162 games last season and mashing at least 30 home runs in each of the last three seasons. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

More often, the series borrows from the overall feeling of Dippold’s inspirations, mashing up and remixing the obsessions of a lifelong horror fan. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026

Severance star Zach Cherry hit the Deadline Studio at SXSW London this week with director Jason James to discuss genre-mashing romcom-thriller-noir All Night Wrong which premiered at the festival. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026

The 20-year-old infielder is also capable of mashing against both right- and left-handed pitching. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026

Georgia Tech appeared to be mashing its way to the Super Regional with ease. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 June 2026