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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
a squishy beanbag chair
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2
as in approximate
not precisely correct
those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium
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Recent Examples of squishy
Some signs of overwatering include yellowing leaves, dropping leaves, and a squishy texture.
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
The comparatively squishy, fluctuating etiquette codes of RHOBH or Summer House can’t hold a candle to them.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
There are cuddly plush capybaras and stretchy or squishy ones.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
No matter how fast the computer half gets, our squishy, antique hardware will still be the bottleneck.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
The comparatively squishy, fluctuating etiquette codes of RHOBH or Summer House can’t hold a candle to them.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
There are cuddly plush capybaras and stretchy or squishy ones.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
No matter how fast the computer half gets, our squishy, antique hardware will still be the bottleneck.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
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As the discipline matures, soft skills such as communication and cross-functional teamwork will prove just as critical as technical acumen.—
Srikanta Datta,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, the cozy and soft feel of the fabric is ideal for chillier temps.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2025
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The map above shows approximate locations of homicides reported in 2025 in the counties of Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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And that happens to be the approximate amount in a glass of milk.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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On top of her dark wavy hair sat a big, floppy fur hat.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
30 Dec. 2024
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But now that the floppy hair is gone and the wrinkles have set in and the voice has become gravelly, the persona has been poisoned.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Businesses should tread carefully, as inaccurate or misrepresented transcriptions could lead to legal liabilities, potential lawsuits, and in some cases, regulatory scrutiny.—
Jason Foodman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Apple is suspending its new artificial intelligence feature summarizing alerts for news and entertainment apps after facing complaints from news outlets and press freedom groups about generating false and inaccurate information.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
2 Nov. 2024
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While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.—
Cece Pascual,
Washington Post,
19 July 2024
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Cooking the pasta separately from the soup prevents it from overcooking, becoming mushy, and continuing to absorb up the broth when stored.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Calgary, Ottawa and Pittsburgh are in the mushy middle of the league (again), and their attendance reflects that.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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