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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 squashed
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.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
How often has your order arrived cold, or with missing items, or squashed, or spilled, or otherwise ruined?
—Shannon Keating, Time, 8 May 2026
But taking on one of Wall Street’s big boys, and then getting squashed for it, ranks right up there.
—Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
New nests that consist of a cell or two can be squashed; wear gloves or use a broom to knock it down.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Did something get squashed en route, then manhandled by Kennedy?
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The timeline is squashed because these guys are coming out of college so ready, so physically advanced.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But a double-steal attempt squashed that momentum — Caglianone was thrown out at home plate while trying to score from third.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
West also squashed any social media speculation that AI would be used on certain tracks.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
How often has your order arrived cold, or with missing items, or squashed, or spilled, or otherwise ruined?
—Shannon Keating, Time, 8 May 2026
But taking on one of Wall Street’s big boys, and then getting squashed for it, ranks right up there.
—Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
New nests that consist of a cell or two can be squashed; wear gloves or use a broom to knock it down.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Did something get squashed en route, then manhandled by Kennedy?
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The timeline is squashed because these guys are coming out of college so ready, so physically advanced.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But a double-steal attempt squashed that momentum — Caglianone was thrown out at home plate while trying to score from third.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
West also squashed any social media speculation that AI would be used on certain tracks.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squashed
Verb
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The liquid becomes ganjang (soy sauce); the solids are mashed to become doenjang (soybean paste).—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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As his team ramps up its offseason program to prepare for what will be his 18th season as majority owner, Ross has mashed the reset button, started over with a ground-up rebuild in what feels like his last big swing at making his franchise an NFL champion.—
Greg Cote
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Verb
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This not only suppressed uneven vertical phase distribution but also improved film uniformity across the devices.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Ukraine's air force said in a post to Telegram that Russia launched 108 drones and three missiles into the country overnight, of which 89 drones were intercepted or suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Shaw’s goals, an equalizer and a go-ahead winner to send City to the final at Wembley Stadium, crushed an already dismal Chelsea spirit.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds, strain into a rocks or tall glass onto cracked or crushed ice, and garnish with a lime wheel, wedge, or peel.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Abreu quelled the inning, however, striking out Dylan Beavers and Coby Mayo swinging at sliders.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anxiety quelled, the party starts back up, with Bambaataa spinning a record by James Brown.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Geneva coach Brad Wendell knew that Kastor’s slow start last season squeezed him out of the lineup.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay were uncharacteristically subdued during a news conference.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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What the experts say Hiring has picked up while layoffs remain relatively subdued, with little evidence so far that the Iran war is affecting the labor market.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The pursuit of knowledge can be quashed, but the public funds have to go somewhere.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2026
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The vote, dominated by the African National Congress party’s majority at the time, quashed the independent panel report, which found evidence that Ramaphosa may have violated the constitution.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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“Squashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squashed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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