How to Use mash in a Sentence

mash

1 of 2 verb
  • Then peel and mash them with a fork until smooth.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • It can be cooked and pureed into soups, or mashed as a side dish.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • They can be mashed for a side dish or a flavorful dip.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • Sean mashed the guacamole while an Arc staffer held the bowl.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Use the flat side of a knife to mash the garlic into a paste.
    — Susan Nicholson, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2021
  • This - served with homemade mashed and carrots is very good.
    — Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The first step in this recipe involves mashing half of the white beans.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Place mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl; stir with a fork until very smooth.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Harper, who has one homer in his last 73 at-bats, will mash again.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • Place 4 blackberries in a small bowl and use a fork to mash them.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • In a large bowl, combine bread and milk, and mash with a spoon until a paste forms.
    — Kay Chun, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2023
  • While beer wort - the liquid from the mashing process - is boiled, most mead is not.
    — Tony Rehagen, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Use this marble one to make pesto, grind spices, or mash up a fiery red curry paste.
    — Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022
  • In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
  • In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Let cool, then halve and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and mash with a fork until smooth.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Remove from the heat and, using a fork, mash the beans until smooth.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
  • Toss, stir, and mash your way to homemade jam—no cooking required!
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
  • Grisham mashed last year, and all of the numbers back up that his season was no fluke.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Put the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat and use a fork to mash the garlic cloves.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Baked, mashed, and scalloped potatoes are fun options for guests to add to their plates.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Then remove a cup or two of the beans to mash and return to the pot to serve with cornbread.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Then remove a cup or two of the beans to mash and return to the pot to serve with cornbread.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • On top of that, the game didn't require me to do much else other than mash the square button.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
  • Whether baked, fried, boiled or mashed, potatoes are a big part of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In a medium bowl, using a whisk, mash the feta into a coarse paste.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2022
  • In a medium bowl, mash the banana with a fork until almost smooth.
    — Carole Kotkin, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The rough mouths of species like bass will take their toll on the bucktail, and lead dumbbell eyes get chipped and mashed.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2024
  • In a large bowl, gently mash the avocados with lime juice and salt.
    — Dallas News, 29 Dec. 2020
  • In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice and mix with salt and pepper.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2022

mash

2 of 2 noun
  • If not, go make my garlic mash.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Roast, mash, bake, air fry, or cube up for soups and stews.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The mash bill is not disclosed.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The mash bill is not disclosed.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • This blend is what distillers call a mash bill.
    — Hannah Hayes, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • So how does this sweet mash whiskey differ from the sour mash?
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mash to a paste.
    — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In a medium bowl, mash beans lightly with a fork.
    — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • To prep it, mash half with a fork and roughly chop the other.
    — Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This sweet potato mash is flavored with goat cheese and topped with crunchy nuts.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl and mash and mix it with a fork to soften.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Horseshoes were dried and ground, then spread over peach orchards or fed to hogs as mash.
    — Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, 31 Dec. 2020
  • Look at this mash of just – these are ads that are airing around the country right now.
    — NBC News, 29 May 2022
  • Place black-eyed peas in a small bowl; mash with a fork until no whole peas remain.
    — Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Place the avocados in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
    — ABC News, 13 May 2026
  • Place ingredients in a bowl and mash with the tines of a fork.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Use a fork to mash stuffing mixture into a paste.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The result has been a mish-mash of lineups all season.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • In a medium bowl, mash cream cheese with a fork until broken up.
    — Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • SuTi does not disclose its mash bill.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • Add the tomatoes with juices and mash until they are broken down.
    — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Grate the eggs and mash until nice and smooth for the perfect texture.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • The inclusion of roast beef just seemed to muck up the mix, which read as a murky, meaty mash.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • Wild Life’s house style is built on a local, rye-forward mash.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The mash bill is not specified, but is based on a corn backbone with rye for spice.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The fluffy, ready-in-minutes mash is available in three flavors.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Mains include short ribs with parsnip mash and sherry jus or Basque-style black cod.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Drain, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
    — CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
  • But it was produced during an early sweet mash run instead of a sour mash run.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
  • His hands were purple from mixing Kool-Aid mash for his pig traps.
    — Thomas McGuane, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2022

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