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 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.
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Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
As is the case with most detachables, the keyboard feels a little squishy, but a $150 discount makes this one more appealing.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Right now, that interest is in NeeDoh, a squishy, colorful toy with heightened social media popularity that has items selling out stores and people lining up outside.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Positive pregnancy tests and squishy newborns usually deliver strong returns.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
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Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
As is the case with most detachables, the keyboard feels a little squishy, but a $150 discount makes this one more appealing.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Right now, that interest is in NeeDoh, a squishy, colorful toy with heightened social media popularity that has items selling out stores and people lining up outside.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Positive pregnancy tests and squishy newborns usually deliver strong returns.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Larsson and Pink have penned a postcard to their respective home countries while flexing the global soft power afforded, at least in part, by their international alliance.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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As for propulsion, the Fly 82 can be equipped with three Volvo Penta IPS engines rated at either 900 hp or 1,000 hp, giving it an approximate top speed of 32 knots and cruising speed of 25 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic overtook its competitor this week, surging to an approximate $1 trillion valuation.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Attendees are encouraged to wear floppy hats, bow ties and bright spring attire.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Excess nutrients can cause weak or floppy stems, so there’s no need to fertilize.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ernie Dosio’s Family Breaks Their Silence According to Dosio’s ex-wife, Rinda Butler Dosio, the family initially received inconsistent and sometimes inaccurate information.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Retailers are charging people based on guesses, and those guesses are frequently inaccurate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 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
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The spongy material is mostly made of air, yet nearly impermeable to both air and liquid.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Discard any mushy or otherwise unhealthy-looking bulbs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Robertson represents the mushy middle of the Leafs current roster.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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