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Recent Examples of squish
Set a timer for silence, starting with a short time, like three-five minutes, and ask them to do something else, such as draw pictures, or something with their body like dance or squish putty.
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Emily Edlynn, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
The rocks below the impact layer, predating the cataclysm, were filled with fine black layers of ancient organic carbon—the remains of gooey mats of microbes that flourished on the seafloor before being buried, squished and cooked by mundane geological processes.
—Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 21 Oct. 2024
Since the insects first appeared in the city, New Yorkers have heeded calls to squish the invasive species, and the vigilante justice may well have played a role in this year’s decline, both Eshenaur and entomologist Matthew Travis agree.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2024
This bug can be a pain to get rid of because squishing it leaves a red stain behind.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
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Emily Edlynn, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
The rocks below the impact layer, predating the cataclysm, were filled with fine black layers of ancient organic carbon—the remains of gooey mats of microbes that flourished on the seafloor before being buried, squished and cooked by mundane geological processes.
—Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 21 Oct. 2024
Since the insects first appeared in the city, New Yorkers have heeded calls to squish the invasive species, and the vigilante justice may well have played a role in this year’s decline, both Eshenaur and entomologist Matthew Travis agree.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2024
This bug can be a pain to get rid of because squishing it leaves a red stain behind.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squish
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Note that down sleeping bags shouldn’t be compressed when storing long-term to avoid the down losing its loft, or in other words, insulating abilities.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Like other mattress-in-a-box options, the Avocado arrives compressed.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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Gradually add ¾ cup of the hot milk, butter, salt and pepper while continuing to mash the potatoes until fluffy.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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In a large mixing bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash together an egg yolk, anchovies, roasted garlic, and salt into a paste.Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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If Trump wins, he Justice Department could squash the special counsel case against him.Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Wearing matching pink jackets, the group tried to squash the perception that Trump isn’t the right candidate for women.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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In the footage, Hayes shoves Jamora and spits at her.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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But when push came to shove, Stefani, 55, chose Zabosky to remain on her team — leaving Torres open to be taken by another coach.Daniela Avila, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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For the third time this season, Jojo calmly squeezed the trigger and neatly folded the first tom.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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These new prices would squeeze consumer budgets, especially for low-income households that spend triple as much of their monthly budgets on apparel as high-income households spend, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Annie Nova,Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges that Jackson punched Shanquella Robinson in the face, head, neck and other parts of her body.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The driver of the No. 81 team threatened fellow driver Cole Custer and attempted to punch him following last Saturday’s race at Martinsville Speedway.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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After leading a relatively peaceful life as a farmer in northern Africa with his wife, Lucius is forced into slavery and ends up becoming a gladiator like his father.Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article In January, a security camera captured unnerving footage: what appeared to be a bear had forced its way into a Rolls Royce parked outside a home in the Southern California resort community of Lake Arrowhead, gouged the seats and thrashed the interior.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Although Gardner has always actively volunteered through church activities, social media videos compelled her to start her advocacy work to help the homeless.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The blood of each nation courses through the American vein and feeds the spirit that compels us to involve ourselves in the fate of this good earth.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Squish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squish. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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