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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
Sala says that lighter, softer items should go on top of the harder, heavier produce so things don’t get squashed (and rendered unusable).
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Farm roads were squashed under the weight of cranes and large trucks.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
But Knight quickly squashed any attempts at trying to get her into the racing suit.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That revelation, along with claims that Lewis had squashed the Post’s own report on the allegations (which Lewis also denied), raised concerns among the Post’s newsroom about their new publisher’s journalistic ethics.
—Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Lanning has been a borderline disaster in the CFP, getting squashed by Ohio State in 2024 and mauled by Indiana in 2025 (after dominating Texas Tech).
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
That one actually was squashed shortly afterward, but what about Bobby Knight and Gene Keady?
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Some fears exist among the British right that Reform’s success could still be squashed by an alliance of Labour, the Green Party, the Lib Dems, and a confederation of minor parties if a pact is not struck with the Conservatives, assuring a unified right-wing bloc.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
This jet debris seems to have been squashed and distorted by its surroundings due to the fact that J1007+3540 sits within a massive galaxy cluster filled with extremely hot gas.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Farm roads were squashed under the weight of cranes and large trucks.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
But Knight quickly squashed any attempts at trying to get her into the racing suit.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That revelation, along with claims that Lewis had squashed the Post’s own report on the allegations (which Lewis also denied), raised concerns among the Post’s newsroom about their new publisher’s journalistic ethics.
—Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Lanning has been a borderline disaster in the CFP, getting squashed by Ohio State in 2024 and mauled by Indiana in 2025 (after dominating Texas Tech).
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
That one actually was squashed shortly afterward, but what about Bobby Knight and Gene Keady?
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Some fears exist among the British right that Reform’s success could still be squashed by an alliance of Labour, the Green Party, the Lib Dems, and a confederation of minor parties if a pact is not struck with the Conservatives, assuring a unified right-wing bloc.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
This jet debris seems to have been squashed and distorted by its surroundings due to the fact that J1007+3540 sits within a massive galaxy cluster filled with extremely hot gas.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squashed
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Canned beans are a natural fit for comforting soups and stews, chilis, braises, or recipes where the beans are mashed or blended before using.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The base is familiar — creamy yolks mashed with mayonnaise and coarse mustard — but the magic is in the mix-ins and toppings.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, Ukraine's air force said Russia had launched 133 drones and one ballistic missile into the country overnight, of which 111 drones were shot down or suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Yas calls Harper to feed her the bogus story that Lisa Dearn suppressed a memo that would have endangered Tender’s application with the banking regulator.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Tipped over at intersections, crushed by snowplows in parking lots, waiting alone at bus stops.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Iranians across the country are still reeling with shock, grief and fear after the earlier protests were crushed by the deadliest crackdown ever seen under the rule of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The filing also alleges that video shows Seitz crossed the street after the altercation had initially been quelled, and ran to confront Hernandez and Austin a second time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The case helped fuel a revolt across Wall Street, mostly since quelled, by junior talent tired of 120-hour weeks.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fluctuations hint at an episodic, external source—potentially eruptions from a sort of super-Io satellite being tidally squeezed by its hefty planetary host.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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Small businesses, squeezed by the tariffs, may be forced to absorb the loss.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Commission member James Kowalski was a bit subdued in his comments.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lighting throughout the camp is deliberately subdued, with warm-temperature luminaires and dim solar path lights that create minimal pollution and allow for maximum Milky Way views.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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In addition to asking that the subpoena be quashed, Wexner sought a protective order that would have barred plaintiffs from questioning him in the case.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Good & Gather Organic Chocolate Chips A few editors noted that these chocolate chips had a chalky appearance, and while that may have been initially unsettling, uncertainties were quashed when these morsels were tasted.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Squashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squashed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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