Thesaurus results for SQUOOSH

squoosh

verb

Definition of squoosh

as in to squish

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These materials are intended to squish—thermoplastic rubber and silicone are designed to be soft and pliable but bounce back to their original shape.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Spider mites are small enough that they can often be controlled by spraying plants with a strong jet of water a couple of times a week, which squishes them.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026

Definition of squish

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Creamy and smooth in texture, almost nutty in flavor, avocados are delectable, whether mashed into guacamole, blended into smoothies, or sliced onto salads, tacos, or, of course, toast.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
The genre-mashing cult series starred Cole as Jughead Jones and filmed in Vancouver from 2016-2023.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of mash

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Punk turned the tables and shoved Owens into Engler, who bumped to the outside.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Tork Mason / Imagn Images Jonathan Ford, DT Ford threw running back Jaden Nixon to the ground so aggressively during Tuesday’s practice that left tackle Jordan Morgan got in his face and shoved him.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of shove

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Questions no longer centre on marking this era with a trophy, but on how much juice is left to squeeze.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
To protect a specific area, such as a garden, Parker recommends properly installing snake fencing made from quarter-inch hardware cloth, which can help keep even newborn copperheads from squeezing through.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of squeeze

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His removal triggered mass protests that lasted for weeks but ultimately failed to force a reversal of the decision.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The throw arrived in time but landed several feet short, forcing Knizner in an awkward position to make a difficult pick.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

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