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to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
squashed any effort to reform the country's power structure
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Recent Examples of squashed
Despite the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions squashed any rumors that the Tyson fight was compromised in any way.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The best route forward for the former may be to use the latter as a negotiating piece—individual DSTs can be squashed through tariffs, but a broad regional DST may require some capitulation.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Markle, however, stepped out solo for the event one day after husband Prince Harry squashed any speculation about their relationship status.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
That squashed any chance of two Group of Five conference champs making the playoff and the Big 12 being left out.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
From boards to employees, everyone pretends to understand the technological impact behind it and harbors great expectations that all too often are squashed when daily routines set back in.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Unlike plenty of other modern BMWs, the new 2 Series Gran Coupe has scored a facelift that’s relatively free of visual controversy (though the nose looks a little squashed), and that’s a good thing.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Let people discover it and whatever, but that got squashed.
—Jade Gomez, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Rumors of a Succession spinoff have been squashed, at least according to Jeremy Strong.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The best route forward for the former may be to use the latter as a negotiating piece—individual DSTs can be squashed through tariffs, but a broad regional DST may require some capitulation.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Markle, however, stepped out solo for the event one day after husband Prince Harry squashed any speculation about their relationship status.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
That squashed any chance of two Group of Five conference champs making the playoff and the Big 12 being left out.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
From boards to employees, everyone pretends to understand the technological impact behind it and harbors great expectations that all too often are squashed when daily routines set back in.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Unlike plenty of other modern BMWs, the new 2 Series Gran Coupe has scored a facelift that’s relatively free of visual controversy (though the nose looks a little squashed), and that’s a good thing.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Let people discover it and whatever, but that got squashed.
—Jade Gomez, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Rumors of a Succession spinoff have been squashed, at least according to Jeremy Strong.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squashed
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But as Daniel Goleman writes in his book Social Intelligence, in a society that puts too much emphasis on individualism, the power of the social brain often gets suppressed and overlooked.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Google's study, published in Nature, showed that for the first time, errors can be suppressed exponentially as a quantum computer increases in size – a breakthrough that has been pursued in the field for more than 30 years.Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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No family bickering is quelled faster than a movie night.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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Despite these sets of production trims and ongoing conflict threatening the hydrocarbon-rich Middle Eastern region, global oil prices have remained subdued for the better part of this year, under pressure from a tepid demand outlook.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared to defend the Marine veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a lengthy criminal history who shouted death threats in a subway car before he was subdued and choked out.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Squashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squashed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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