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Recent Examples of squoosh
Want to know what a stunning defeat sounds like? Squishing and squooshing.
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Jacob Feldman, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2017
Jacob Feldman, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squoosh
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Frazier squished his share of bugs during 11 years in the major leagues from 2011-21.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Try very carefully squishing the caterpillars without opening the pouches to save some time.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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With a fork, mash the banana in a separate small bowl until mostly smooth, leaving a few clumps.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Piped over the top are mashed Yukon gold and Japanese purple potatoes.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Additionally, gross margins are projected to compress by 4 to 5 percentage points due to aggressive inventory clearance strategies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The lettuce is tightly compressed, and larger ingredients at the bottom don’t really move much with a simple shake.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 2025
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It's become common for some governments to restrict internet access in times of crises to limit the spread of misinformation or squash uprisings.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Councilmember Hallie Jones agreed that local affected businesses would need support and hoped to squash a rumor that the area would be primarily devoted to restaurants.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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On the witness stand, Ventura described Combs stomping on her face in the back of an Escalade in 2009 and kicking and punching her repeatedly over the years.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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According to Atlanta News First, Hapeville Police confirmed that she was punched and pepper-sprayed during an altercation with an Uber driver.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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The Detroit Pistons did it year after year, deploying a defensive scheme that involved trapping him over and over, shoving him through screens, bullying him through picks, sending two or three bodies on him, and knocking him off balance, off his shot, off his cool.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Combined with the mandatory fawning sycophancy required of everyone in his orbit, the President fits the profile of an emotionally insecure man whose bluster collapses when push comes to shove.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Damaging Iran’s nuclear facilities, decapitating its leadership structure, and repeatedly disrupting its enrichment efforts forces Tehran into a permanent state of caution.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The shutdowns have caused significant disruptions to regional air traffic and forced airlines to reroute flights.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Squoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squoosh. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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