as in soft
giving easily to the touch
a toddler clutching a squooshy teddy bear
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Recent Examples of squooshy
Target has a squooshy blanket that’s modestly priced and comes in dark green, blush or gray, as well as a Made by Design sweater-fleece blanket in heathered gray or navy.
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Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2019
Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squooshy
Adjective
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The latter gets rid of flaky skin, while the balm keeps them soft.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From the legendary Diana Ross—who lasted attended in ‘03—to Zendaya's stunning white suit and floppy hat, these are the Met Gala 2025 looks that stood out and made an impact, according to Glamour editors.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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The look was completed with gray pleated trousers, a floppy black hat, a shiny black leather handbag and a chunky gold stack of bracelets worn on her left hand.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Its organic cotton cover feels soft and airy, while its main layer of organic latex feels supportive (and not too squishy).—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
22 July 2025
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For example, the squishy NeeDoh Nice Cube is silent and ideal for long car rides (and my kids’ favorite).—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The flavorful, spongy bread is made fresh daily, and is sliced horizontally and stuffed with all manner of goodness for its sandwiches.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
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The bread is spongy and moist, sweet with an underlying nuttiness and hint of salt from the tahini incorporated in the batter made with rye flour.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, so the liquid is at a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until the rice is barely tender but not mushy, 7 to 9 minutes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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But with Too Much, Dunham leans far too hard on the other end of the fulcrum, resulting in a heinously mushy, insincere romantic comedy with a sweaty cultural pastiche a million miles removed from the wry insight of Girls.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Embraced tenderly by her flabby yet tenacious arms, all was good.—
Nadine Hack,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The billboard, which faces north at 11th and Grand avenues, depicts Trump shirtless, flabby, and chest-deep in murky water, wearing a golden crown.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Squooshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squooshy. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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