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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
NeeDohs are squishy toys that come in an array of sizes and colors, giving a whole new meaning to the classic stress balls people have used for decades.
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Here’s what to know about the NeeDoh, why Rosé relies on it and what mental health experts say about the appeal of squishy stress toys.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
It’s served on a wide, white, squishy bun, with the meat and gnarled onions hanging out.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The recent surge in sensory toys, particularly squishy sensory toys, has quickly moved from a small niche to a viral mainstream moment, with products like NeeDoh leading the charge.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Here’s what to know about the NeeDoh, why Rosé relies on it and what mental health experts say about the appeal of squishy stress toys.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
It’s served on a wide, white, squishy bun, with the meat and gnarled onions hanging out.
—George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The recent surge in sensory toys, particularly squishy sensory toys, has quickly moved from a small niche to a viral mainstream moment, with products like NeeDoh leading the charge.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
Adjective
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For her latest appearance on the red carpet, Riley Keough was drawn to something softer.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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For instance, as my soft secondaries and the receivers who’ll benefit most from them in fantasy football article detailed, this system grades a defensive back who allows a low yards per attempt (YPA) total but a high PPR fantasy points per game (FPPG) total as a favorable matchup.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Four similar seismic signatures were registered at that exact time, in that approximate area, the pattern of which resembled underwater mines or overground quarry blasts, the Spanish National Seismic Network told CNN.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The approximate visible area, according to the firm, was between 12 to 20 square kilometers.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s Staud’s pretty poplin style that looks effortless with sleek strappy sandals and a floppy sun hat, or Merlette’s artful wrap dress that strikes a subtle statement on date nights and post-work cocktail hours alike.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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Two sixth-grade boys appeared, one tall and floppy-haired, the other wiry and blond.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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In a statement, defense lawyer Cristobal Martell told the outlet that the homicide theory was inaccurate.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The savory crepe, wrapped in paper, is a walkable handheld, its delicate, lightly spongy batter of mung bean flower fused with an egg that’s cracked on top, then spread, ensuring both come in every delicious bite.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The spongy underside of the cap has pores—rather than gills as seen in Agaricales mushrooms such as shiitake and portobello—which are the openings to tubes through which spores exit the mushroom.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Spread into an even layer in the pan, cover, and cook, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender but not mushy, 6 to 8 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Any fruit with visible larvae, broken skin, or soft, mushy spots should be discarded without hesitation.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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