1
as in soft
giving easily to the touch
a squishy beanbag chair
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2
as in approximate
not precisely correct
those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium
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Recent Examples of squishy
The recent surge in sensory toys, particularly squishy sensory toys, has quickly moved from a small niche to a viral mainstream moment, with products like NeeDoh leading the charge.
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Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
There's also a perception that squishy invertebrates — creatures without backbones — weren't formidable enough to join the ranks of top predators.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Over in the living area, a deep, squishy couch—with more alpaca wool blankets cast over it—is warmed by a woodfire stove.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The fleece material is paired with memory foam to give them a cloud-like sensation while the rubber sole prevents them from feeling too squishy—ideal for anyone looking for a little more support.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
There's also a perception that squishy invertebrates — creatures without backbones — weren't formidable enough to join the ranks of top predators.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Over in the living area, a deep, squishy couch—with more alpaca wool blankets cast over it—is warmed by a woodfire stove.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The fleece material is paired with memory foam to give them a cloud-like sensation while the rubber sole prevents them from feeling too squishy—ideal for anyone looking for a little more support.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
Adjective
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All German Pilsner malt, super soft water profile like that in a Czech pale lager, and 100% US-grown hops with a touch of flaked corn.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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And inside the adjacent soft pretzel shop, two workers leaned over on the counter, watching videos on a phone to pass the time.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Four similar seismic signatures were registered at that exact time, in that approximate area, the pattern of which resembled underwater mines or overground quarry blasts, the Spanish National Seismic Network told CNN.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The approximate visible area, according to the firm, was between 12 to 20 square kilometers.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Free People’s floppy raffia hat offers stylish coverage, while Anni Lu’s beaded necklace adds the perfect dose of fashion flair.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Two sixth-grade boys appeared, one tall and floppy-haired, the other wiry and blond.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As a name, PCOS had several limitations, including providing an inaccurate description of the condition, which does not manifest through cysts on the ovaries.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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The savory crepe, wrapped in paper, is a walkable handheld, its delicate, lightly spongy batter of mung bean flower fused with an egg that’s cracked on top, then spread, ensuring both come in every delicious bite.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The spongy underside of the cap has pores—rather than gills as seen in Agaricales mushrooms such as shiitake and portobello—which are the openings to tubes through which spores exit the mushroom.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Spread into an even layer in the pan, cover, and cook, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender but not mushy, 6 to 8 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Any fruit with visible larvae, broken skin, or soft, mushy spots should be discarded without hesitation.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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