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as in to quell
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 squash
News that the two are indeed not married, and the owner was quick to squash the rumors.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 June 2025
Though television squashed the production into two dimensions, the broadcast nevertheless felt real and exciting; director David Comer let the camera play on the players, rather than trying for a cinematic effect through an excess of close-ups and cutaways.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Councilmember Hallie Jones agreed that local affected businesses would need support and hoped to squash a rumor that the area would be primarily devoted to restaurants.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
It's become common for some governments to restrict internet access in times of crises to limit the spread of misinformation or squash uprisings.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 June 2025
Though television squashed the production into two dimensions, the broadcast nevertheless felt real and exciting; director David Comer let the camera play on the players, rather than trying for a cinematic effect through an excess of close-ups and cutaways.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Councilmember Hallie Jones agreed that local affected businesses would need support and hoped to squash a rumor that the area would be primarily devoted to restaurants.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
It's become common for some governments to restrict internet access in times of crises to limit the spread of misinformation or squash uprisings.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squash
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Sweet enough to make a satisfying snack cake, but not too sweet to serve for breakfast, this mash up of blueberry bread and zucchini bread hits just right between indulgent and good for you.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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The train is transported to Woodinville for mashing, fermentation, and distillation.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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One company helping Americans relocate to the Netherlands, GTFO Tours, reported a 200 percent increase in inquiries from U.S. nationals in the days following Trump's decision to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to quell anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles last month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The community town hall did little to quell resident's concerns.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The Yankees dropped their sixth consecutive game Saturday, suffering a crushing 12-6 loss to the New York Mets.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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If the Heat move off Bam Adebayo, the defense will absorb a crushing blow, but that will come at a time when NBA offense has trumped NBA defense.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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That same resolution created Palestine, which Israel has refused to recognize and has fought to suppress ever since.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The building’s sprinkler system suppressed the flames before firefighters completed their operations, bringing the fire under control in under 30 minutes, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Here, traditional saa paper is made by hand from the bark of mulberry trees: soaked, pulped, and pressed into delicate sheets embedded with local flowers and leaves.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There is enough current in the lakes to float logs, and there was pulping activity somewhere above us.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Nimmo’s celebration upon hitting the grand slam was subdued.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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This season blended bold designs, subdued silhouettes and interesting footwear to tell us one thing: menswear is slowly but surely becoming on-par with its female counterpart.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Marlene alleged her son grabbed and started to squeeze her throat.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Kalvin Phillips squeezes a pass through the gap and into Omari Hutchinson, taking three Forest players out of the game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The jail call evidence comes as the defense trains its focus on quashing the prosecution's argument that Lawson is guilty of conspiring to murder Rogers.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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But the protests were reignited in March, when Israel’s parliament passed a law remaking the country’s judiciary in what many see as part of Netanyahu’s plan to quash the convictions against him.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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“Squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squash. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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