squishy

adjective

ˈskwi-shē How to pronounce squishy (audio)
Definition of squishynext
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 That means, depending on the particular lake, the water might be filtering through limestone underground before emerging, or the bottom of the lake might be mostly limestone, not squishy mud. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Legally, things are still a little squishy. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 June 2026 Feel the Rind A ripe melon should feel firm when pressed, but not rock hard or squishy. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 People’s homes are much more unstructured environments with a wide variety of household tasks to perform that may include more fragile furniture and items—not to mention the presence of squishy flesh-and-blood humans who must not be harmed. — Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for squishy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
  1. soft
  2. approximate
  3. floppy
  4. inaccurate
  5. spongy
  6. mushy
Adjective
  • For decades, the Mexican government has tried building bridges, a soft-power initiative known as acercamiento — or coming together — with its rising global diaspora.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Rather than using her robust vocals, Jihyo wanted to complement Shenseea’s, opting for a softer, more soulful tone.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of soft
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  • Meta’s new announcement has impacted its stock price, too, in a good way, with an approximate 9% spike, reversing earlier losses throughout the last few months.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Burk said the new field will have an approximate 70%-30% sand-to-rubber mix on top of the turf.
    — Shaun Goodwin June 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026
Definition of approximate
Adjective
  • So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
    — Christina Cardona, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of floppy
Adjective
  • The ruling said Durnell’s claim would require a warning that the EPA did not require – but information counter to EPA’s conclusions is by definition inaccurate.
    — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of inaccurate
Adjective
  • Earlier movie versions have managed the story’s most frightening moments with the limited technology available at the time—much plastic and spongy stuff; monsters in process shots looming over little men; papier-mâché boulders flung from hilltops.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of spongy
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  • The Best Way To Store Half A Tomato The best way to store half a tomato is to keep the cut side protected while limiting excess moisture that can make your tomato mushy faster.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • This is partly because DeGette is not exactly a mushy moderate.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of mushy

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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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