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squish

verb

Definition of squish

as in to compress

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Recent Examples of squish Lest someone try to squish the existing MoMA x Nike socks into the split-toe, collaborative tabi socks will also release alongside the sneakers. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 These materials are intended to squish—thermoplastic rubber and silicone are designed to be soft and pliable but bounce back to their original shape. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026 Spider mites are small enough that they can often be controlled by spraying plants with a strong jet of water a couple of times a week, which squishes them. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 The bag is compact enough to fit under the seat in front of you on a plane, and can squish down easily to fit in odd spaces, like the Tetris-style trunk of a packed car. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for squish

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Verb

When a suitable alloy is compressed or stretched, this transformation releases heat.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Campbell's head and neck seemed to compress into his torso upon impact.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of compress

Verb

Barring a delay, Senate Republican leadership elections are scheduled to take place at 9 am on Tuesday; in 2022, Republicans squashed a similar delay tactic.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Their mission is to clip the Birds’ wings on Sunday, go add some big-time playmakers on the trade market Monday or Tuesday, squash Washington on Thursday and set the stage for an exciting winter in New York.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of squash

Verb

The torture, in part, included depriving Gabriel of food, beating him, forcing him to eat cat feces and locking him alone in a cabinet with a sock shoved inside his mouth.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The video from student cameras on Friday shows pushing and shoving before a Pine-Richland player throws a punch at a Plum player's head.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of shove

Verb

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil artery between Iran and Oman, has sent oil and gas prices on the uptick, squeezing Americans at home.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Drain collard greens and squeeze gently to remove excess water.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of squeeze

Verb

While there were multiple fights at the game on Sunday, the arrest was in connection with a brawl in the Levi's Stadium parking lot in which a man was seen on video kicking and punching someone who was unconscious.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The console has already appeared at several maker events, where eager kids have punched and kicked its chunky buttons.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of punch

Verb

Injuries and close losses put the team at 7-3 coming into the game, forcing Centennial to play away from home.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
With their full-court press, the Horned Frogs forced 21 turnovers before halftime, which led to 33 points off turnovers for TCU.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of force

Verb

With that comes the ability to set the legislative agenda for the House and Senate and subpoena power to compel government officials and business leaders to testify under oath.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026
The guitar had been sold for a time, but Labat bought it back and was compelled to build an album around it.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of compel

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