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
The fleece material is paired with memory foam to give them a cloud-like sensation while the rubber sole prevents them from feeling too squishy—ideal for anyone looking for a little more support.
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Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
As is the case with most detachables, the keyboard feels a little squishy, but a $150 discount makes this one more appealing.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Right now, that interest is in NeeDoh, a squishy, colorful toy with heightened social media popularity that has items selling out stores and people lining up outside.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Positive pregnancy tests and squishy newborns usually deliver strong returns.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
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Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
As is the case with most detachables, the keyboard feels a little squishy, but a $150 discount makes this one more appealing.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Right now, that interest is in NeeDoh, a squishy, colorful toy with heightened social media popularity that has items selling out stores and people lining up outside.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Positive pregnancy tests and squishy newborns usually deliver strong returns.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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With Minnesota viewing them as soft, the Nuggets hardly seem bothered by the criticism.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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As for propulsion, the Fly 82 can be equipped with three Volvo Penta IPS engines rated at either 900 hp or 1,000 hp, giving it an approximate top speed of 32 knots and cruising speed of 25 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic overtook its competitor this week, surging to an approximate $1 trillion valuation.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nikki is tall, pierced, and punk rock; her pink hair is shaved down the sides and forms a floppy mohawk up top.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prune branches that are too floppy to maintain form and height.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ernie Dosio’s Family Breaks Their Silence According to Dosio’s ex-wife, Rinda Butler Dosio, the family initially received inconsistent and sometimes inaccurate information.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Retailers are charging people based on guesses, and those guesses are frequently inaccurate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Soft and spongy, this vibrant yellow cake is pleasantly sweet, with notes of fragrant lemon.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their spongy, reddish bark can grow to 2 feet thick.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Discard any mushy or otherwise unhealthy-looking bulbs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Robertson represents the mushy middle of the Leafs current roster.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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