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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
But the poor box-office reception and critical reviews squashed any future Merced might've had to see that arc flourish in movie form.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Hard-line members of the House Freedom Caucus, who are fervently opposed to proxy voting in any form, had allegedly threatened to block floor action on other matters until Luna’s push was squashed.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Embrace fall flavors with this Bacon and Butternut Squash Pasta
Carbs, salty bacon and flavorful squash combine for this hearty bowl of comfort food.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Some in the North Carolina farming industry are sounding the alarm about the future of local farms as ongoing federal budget cuts squash programs funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Hard-line members of the House Freedom Caucus, who are fervently opposed to proxy voting in any form, had allegedly threatened to block floor action on other matters until Luna’s push was squashed.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Embrace fall flavors with this Bacon and Butternut Squash Pasta
Carbs, salty bacon and flavorful squash combine for this hearty bowl of comfort food.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Some in the North Carolina farming industry are sounding the alarm about the future of local farms as ongoing federal budget cuts squash programs funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squash
Verb
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Judge mashed a Bassitt cutter that caught too much plate in Sunday’s second game, sending a home run to the right-field seats.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Only a few groups could find a way to mash up classic norteño, jazzy R&B, and country reggae in a single performance — Grupo Frontera is one of them.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Those rumors were quelled a bit when Smith was traded for, but Las Vegas might still be making a play to land the star quarterback prospect.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The mind games that are typically part of every Miami game were quelled by Vancouver’s fearless play.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But their eggs and hatchlings can get crushed by tractors; they’re also being eaten by foxes, crows and sheep.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Between takes, Kish crushed Culver’s ButterBurgers, she and Simmons spooned custard at Kopp’s and Leon’s, and the crew detoured to Serbian staple Three Brothers, Vientiane Noodle Shop, and The Elegant Farmer.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The players argue the defendants have suppressed players’ earnings and other professional opportunities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Weed Management in Walkways Just as cardboard can be used to smother out weeds to prepare soil for planting, it can also be used to suppress weeds that might be tempted to pop up in garden walkways.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The partnership is valid for four years and is expected to open a portfolio of new technology customers in the material processing and pulping industries, per the bulletin.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The two primary methods are the washed (wet) process, where cherries are pulped, fermented, and washed to remove the mucilage before drying, and the natural (dry) process, where cherries are dried whole with the fruit intact, allowing the beans to absorb fruity flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Check out these suggestions, each of which, if multiplied by others, can help subdue climate change: Choose airlines that offer carbon offset programs.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The end, at 7:35 a.m., Monday was subdued and pain-free.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive in 2025 as Americans grow more concerned that inflation could spike again, and tariffs will squeeze their wallets.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mike Pavlik, whose family lived across the alley behind ours and who was the leadoff batter on our softball team, squeezed my arm.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The deal aims to quash the primary source of contention, the appointment of bishops, which is a modern-day form of the Medieval Investiture controversy.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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Conservatives swiftly lambasted Boasberg’s opinion and suggested the Department of Justice should quash it.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squash. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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