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squashing

VERB

compress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush extinguish flatten quash quell squish suppress trample

STRONG

annihilate bear bruise crowd distort jam kill macerate mash pound press pulp push scrunch smash squeeze

WEAK

put down shut down sit on stamp on triturate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encourage let go release

STRONG

pull

WEAK

fan open uncompress

Example Sentences

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Concerns about AI squashing software company earnings turning into a run on private-credit funds lending to software firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The retired farmer had queued up on November 29 at a launch of Bardella's new book in the southern town of Moissac, squashing an egg on his head when he reached him.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who spearheaded the proposal, said it is intended to keep housing affordable for renters without squashing the ability of mom-and-pop landlords to survive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

The complaint accuses it of squashing the growth of new apps and reducing the appeal of rival products.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

As she rolled over, squashing her pillow into position on top of her arm, a strange thing happened: Although her eyes were closed, she seemed to be looking at a young woman.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett