1
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
After six months of regular use, this foam pillow kept its perfectly plush shape and didn’t flatten or become overly squishy.
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
Made from squishy silicone, this accessory helps protect the pubic bone of the harness-wearer during play.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
There’s nothing worse than squishy, overripe tomatoes.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 5 July 2025
Those meaty mushrooms sauced in hoisin and tucked into the squishy bun were complemented by a tangy mix of pickled veggies.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
Made from squishy silicone, this accessory helps protect the pubic bone of the harness-wearer during play.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
There’s nothing worse than squishy, overripe tomatoes.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 5 July 2025
Those meaty mushrooms sauced in hoisin and tucked into the squishy bun were complemented by a tangy mix of pickled veggies.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
Adjective
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Paint your walls in a softer, creamier yellow, for example.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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The song now holds deeper meaning for her parents and little brother, Luca. Swifties around the world rallied to send Lily friendship bracelets — enough to fill seven pool noodles — along with cards, bedazzled mementos and soft cardigans.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In 2019, Uber launched Women Rider Preference in Saudi Arabia, a year after the country granted women the right to drive following an approximate 60-year ban.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The approximate threshold to prevent measles transmission is 95%, according to the state agency.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Dragging the roll slider up and down made the R1T go from a relaxed, floppy feel to a taut, engaging turner.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Each of her bright, floppy crimson fingers contains thousands of highly nutritious pinhead-sized seeds.—
Michael Shaikh
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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The central bank, under intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his allies, is quietly trying to mitigate any potentially inaccurate claims and attacks stemming from Trump’s upcoming Thursday afternoon tour of the Fed’s renovation site at its headquarters facing the National Mall.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Former fourth-round pick Javon Baker did not reel in either of his two targets, both inaccurate passes from Dobbs.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 July 2025
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The dessert is spongy, soft, buttery, and delectable.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The film splinters the mind as pitilessly as previous Cronenberg movies went to work on the fragile, spongy body. 16.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Soft or slimy leaves: If the outer leaves of the cabbage feel mushy, sticky, or slimy, that's a clear sign of spoilage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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Ray's tip for cooking the pasta to just al dente ensures the finished salad has the perfect amount of chew without being mushy.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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