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as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
squashed any effort to reform the country's power structure
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Recent Examples of squash
One of the best ways to deter these troublesome insects is to lure them away from your zucchini crops by planting Hubbard squash nearby as a trap crop.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
The lens shows a little bit of pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths in Raw format, but in-camera corrections squash the issue for JPGs and movies.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Along with celebrating his new title, the comedian seemingly squashed his years-long feud with Katt Williams, as he was introduced by Regina Hall as a surprise performer more than two hours into Hart's roast.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Tourists can threaten ecosystems by compacting soils, squashing fragile vegetation and bringing in non-native microbes and plant species.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
The lens shows a little bit of pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths in Raw format, but in-camera corrections squash the issue for JPGs and movies.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Along with celebrating his new title, the comedian seemingly squashed his years-long feud with Katt Williams, as he was introduced by Regina Hall as a surprise performer more than two hours into Hart's roast.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Tourists can threaten ecosystems by compacting soils, squashing fragile vegetation and bringing in non-native microbes and plant species.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squash
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Like whiskey, the base ingredient is mashed and then fermented with yeast before distillation either on a pot or column still.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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Both teams mash, but I’d give Tech the edge in producing runs without the long ball.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Critics worry that the buffer zones could be used to quell nonviolent demonstrations or criminalize free speech.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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While the emergency response quelled the threat of a violent explosion as of Monday night, 16,000 residents, largely from the city of Stanton, were still unable to return home until all evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday evening.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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At the same time, a recent Fast Company article highlighted how Corporate America is crushing senior-level mothers, the very leaders that companies spent decades trying to elevate.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Initially, Adler felt crushed to find out he was adopted illegally, sending him into an identity crisis that led to years of therapy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Kyle Schwarber stands as a stunning exception to the San Diego ballpark’s home-run suppressing history.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Like seawater, ice exerts pressure on the Earth’s crust, suppressing volcanic activity.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The proprietary alkaline pulping method used to produce its lyocell is cleaner and more efficient than traditional chemical approaches, lowering the environmental footprint from the start while improving production efficiency.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Dec. 2025
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Here, traditional saa paper is made by hand from the bark of mulberry trees: soaked, pulped, and pressed into delicate sheets embedded with local flowers and leaves.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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His entourage subdued Sirhan as a teenage busboy cradled the injured Kennedy.—
Sophia Zhang,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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The employees subdued Scott in the parking lot and held him down until police arrived.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Freddie Freeman squeezed one inside the left-field foul pole in the first inning, his fourth home run in nine games (after hitting just one in the previous 35 games).—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The bedroom is now its own separate space—one that Konieczny managed to squeeze more custom storage inside—and despite having to move the shower and toilet, the bathroom is much more functional as well.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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The clients of Koltun and Regan have filed motions in each case to quash the subpoenas.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Karvan and Kavian also took part in the massive protests that swept across Iran in January, before the uprising was violently quashed by the regime.—
Omar Abdulkader,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squash. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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