squooshing

Definition of squooshingnext
present participle of squoosh

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squooshing
Verb
  • Outside the dome, a series of machines connected by undulating pipes moves the CO2 out of the dome for compressing and condensing.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Always, understanding comes from pinpointing the relevant factors and forgetting the rest, from compressing nature’s endless intricacies into a human-readable story about the universe.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • For even more intense banana flavor, our Test Kitchen recommends roasting your bananas in their skins for 15 minutes in a 350ºF oven before peeling and mashing them.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Nutrition experts recommend incorporating lentils into dishes such as pasta, soups, and salads, using them as a substitute for flour in baking, and mashing them into a dip or spread to enhance the nutritional quality of your diet.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Jaffe, who has studied 100-year-old families, said most families find compromises between letting the next generation take the reins and squashing their individuality.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
  • This reeks of corruption in service of squashing free speech.
    Simon Crerar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The University of Miami defeated Ole Miss, 31-27, in a Fiesta Bowl semifinal thriller, punching its ticket to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • That footage showed Jones elbowing, stomping and punching the boy, and prompted the police investigation.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Video showed officers in riot gear pushing forward as agitators crowded the street, leading to shoving and jostling during the nighttime confrontation.
    Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Lining up offsides or jumping before the snap or shoving someone who’s already out of bounds or pulling off someone’s helmet.
    Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Tanming Linen Pants After a few days of travel and long hours spent sitting, squeezing into a pair of jeans can feel like an Olympic event.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That simple change would introduce real competition, allowing merchants to choose lower-cost options and forcing the dominant players to compete on price and service--just like any other market.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Jackson remains optimistic that Medicaid cuts will spur a public backlash against lawmakers, forcing Congress to reverse Medicaid cuts before additional layoffs are necessary.
    Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Squooshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squooshing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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