1. plural of squash: large edible fruits with hard rinds and fleshy interiors
2. plural of squash: racquet sports played in enclosed courts

1. third person singular present of squash: crushes or flattens by pressing
2. third person singular present of squash: suppresses or puts an end to something

Examples

• The farmer grows several varieties of squashes in his garden.
• Winter squashes like butternut can be stored for months.
• She plays squashes at the local sports club every Tuesday.
• He squashes the aluminum can before recycling it.
• The manager squashes any rumors before they spread.
• The heavy book squashes the flowers in her notebook.
• The government squashes the protest with new regulations.