squoosh

verb

Definition of squooshnext
as in to squish

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squoosh
  1. squish
  2. mash
  3. compress
  4. squash
  5. punch
  6. shove
  7. squeeze
  8. force
Verb
  • 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
  • The bag is compact enough to fit under the seat in front of you on a plane, and can squish down easily to fit in odd spaces, like the Tetris-style trunk of a packed car.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Definition of squish
Verb
  • The Guardians went into that game last in the league in homers — and then mashed six off a guy who had just made the All-Star team the week before?
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Begin by mashing the garlic and a bit of salt with the flat side of a chef’s knife, then work in the basil in handfuls until finely chopped.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Definition of mash
Verb
  • This results in a concentrated stream of CO₂, which can then be compressed and injected into permanent underground geological storage.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Place remaining pâte à choux round on top and press down slightly to compress.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of compress
Verb
  • The results on Wednesday did nothing to squash the enthusiasm of bullish analysts and investors.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Crops like peppers, eggplants, and squash benefit from staking to support heavy fruits and prevent stem breakage.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of squash
Verb
  • After arriving, the two got into an argument, during which Eason alleges Rodriguez punched him in the face with a closed fist.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Police say that Salgado punched the victim and slammed him to the pavement.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of punch
Verb
  • Rhodes escaped and shoved Punk shoulder-first into the steel ring steps.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Nor was it given a say when a near 30-minute half-time show was shoved into the tournament’s final.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of shove
Verb
  • Yet despite their clear burnout, most can’t afford to simply quit; not with the cost of living squeezing every paycheck, AI already closing in on entry-level roles, and one of the toughest job markets in years waiting on the other side.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • As a result, in 2015-16, regulators delayed the crab season for months, ultimately squeezing the typical seven months down to roughly two.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of squeeze
Verb
  • In the Netherlands and neighboring Germany cargo ships that ply the Rhine and its offshoots have been forced to carry significantly less freight or risk running aground in shallow navigation channels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The fire has also forced evacuations at Spokane’s veterans’ hospital, water reclamation facility and waste-to-energy plant, city officials said.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of force
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“Squoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squoosh. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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