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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 It's reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Underfoot, the bog is squishy and resilient, with unseen holes here and there. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Rather than rely on wire, the design uses strips of squishy gel to lift and support your chest. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2026 In her films, Renee is primarily interested in exploring topics of female identity, nature, and sexuality — all things beautiful, ugly, and squishy. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 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
  • Bronwyn’s mother, Muzzy, who was lambasted all of last season for being cold and arguably cruel to her daughter, is notably softer in her first scene back — though the bob is as cunty as ever.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • The next three shades represent a player’s approximate prime.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The approximate retail value of one (1) restaurant-specific offer is between TWELVE - TWENTY ONE ($12-21).
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of approximate
Adjective
  • Modeling the look in the floor-length mirror of her hotel room, the mom of one paired the look with a floppy white sunhat, shades, and a pair of cream slippers.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The clothes are body-conscious—with the occasional nod to a floppy tradwife sleeve.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of floppy
Adjective
  • Lutnick made the inaccurate comment in response to a question about rising global bond yields during an interview on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina.
    — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Roseville Police Department has been defending its use of the technology after a July report found more than 1,000 inaccurate license plate alerts generated by the system.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaccurate
Adjective
  • Spongy Olives Olives that become spongy or develop pink or red tinges are spoiled.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Together with Jake Francis, a professor at the university, Bloom walked through the spongy soil that was frozen solid a few weeks earlier.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of spongy
Adjective
  • The apple pieces cook up nice and tender without becoming mushy, adding bright and tart pops of fresh fruit flavor throughout the scone.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Delicate Vegetables Tender vegetables like asparagus and spinach lose their texture and flavor after hours in the slow cooker, turning mushy, muted, and underwhelming.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of mushy

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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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