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
Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg says the recipe is actually very simple: squishy white brand, salt and pepper, generous smears of mayo, and slices of juicy tomatoes.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Meanwhile, across the Irish Sea in the United Kingdom, there’s a £470,000 tax battle over a surprisingly squishy question: Are Mega Marshmallows sweets?
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The crunch of the allium is actually quite satisfying alongside the squishy bread.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025
For starters, the soft, squishy bread is the ultimate vehicle for a beach- or boat-day sandwich.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Meanwhile, across the Irish Sea in the United Kingdom, there’s a £470,000 tax battle over a surprisingly squishy question: Are Mega Marshmallows sweets?
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The crunch of the allium is actually quite satisfying alongside the squishy bread.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025
For starters, the soft, squishy bread is the ultimate vehicle for a beach- or boat-day sandwich.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
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Scroll to shop the best bond-building products for every texture—stronger and softer hair ahead!—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Pottery Barn Airy Cotton Duvet Cover Crafted from 100 percent cotton, this 200-thread count duvet cover is breathable, low-maintenance, soft, and suitable for year-round use.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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La Liga has publicly released the approximate dates that next season's editions of El Clasico between bitter rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will take place.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Tribune was able to calculate approximate amounts based on the language of the agreements and other public records.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Paper strips and floppy discs — technology still used by controllers today — have become a talking point on Capitol Hill.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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Pair it with oversized sunglasses and a floppy straw hat for a classic beach-ready outfit.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimated the bill would add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, though Republican leaders dismissed the projection as inaccurate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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And finding those homes proved challenging because many records were missing or inaccurate — some handwritten on notecards dating to the early 1900s.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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The dessert is spongy, soft, buttery, and delectable.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The film splinters the mind as pitilessly as previous Cronenberg movies went to work on the fragile, spongy body. 16.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Zucchini quickly lose their flavor and develop tough skins and an unpleasant stringy, spongy, or mushy texture if left on the plant too long.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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British pub standards such as rich pot pies and fish and chips with a side of mushy peas ($27.95) stand alongside tender Indian butter chicken ($25.95), which is marinated in yogurt for three days before it's prepared.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
26 June 2025
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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