How to Use masher in a Sentence

masher

noun
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  • Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans into the sauce.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 11 June 2022
  • The Rays added masher Nelson Cruz from the Twins last week.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2021
  • In a large bowl, using a potato masher, mash half of the beans to a coarse paste.
    — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Drain and pass through a ricer or mash with a potato masher.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2022
  • Just take a masher and break up some of those potato chunks.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Mash the beans: Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans, which releases the starch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
  • That should be the first of many clues that Davis is far more complex than an in-the-ring masher and limb-twister.
    — Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Add the salt, remove from the heat and mash the beans with a bean or potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon.
    — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Reduce the heat to low, then remove the lid and use a potato masher or the back of a fork to mash up at least half of the beans.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Jan. 2022
  • The video showed a globe, a medical kit with a red cross and a potato masher.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Place them in a bowl and mash them coarsely with a potato masher.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Those who think the power will be big see a middle-of-the-order masher.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Using a potato masher, mash the vegetables in the pot to a coarse puree.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Return the hot potatoes to the pan and mash until smooth with a potato masher.
    — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2021
  • Use a wooden spoon or bean masher to smash some of the beans, or use an immersion blender to very briefly puree some of the beans in the pot.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Use a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to roughly mash the chickpeas, just enough to break some of them up a little.
    — Jim Webster, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2023
  • If so, for Joan Didion that item may have been a potato masher.
    — Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Use a potato masher or fork to lightly mash the chickpeas.
    — Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
  • Using it to mash the potatoes is less likely to overwork the starch granules than a masher.
    — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021
  • To get the right texture, use a potato masher to squish your squash after cooking.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022
  • With a potato masher, mash until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Don’t mistake Ware for an old-school masher that’s either feast or famine with home runs and strikeouts.
    — Nubyjas Wilborn | [email protected], al, 2 June 2023
  • In large bowl, gently mash beef with potato masher or wooden spoon to break up.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 29 July 2022
  • Remove from heat and continue to mash with a masher or your hands until a smooth paste forms.
    — Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2020
  • Add the tomatoes and vinegar and let the mixture simmer for 3 to 4 minutes with a lid on, then crush with a potato masher.
    — Lindsay Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2020
  • In a large bowl, use a potato masher to roughly mash about ¾ of the chickpeas; stir in the remaining whole chickpeas.
    — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 13 June 2022
  • Next, layer half of the chicken on top, and press down with a wooden spoon or potato masher to flatten.
    — Dallas News, 20 June 2022
  • Boil until the potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes, then drain, transfer to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 18 Dec. 2020
  • To make a chunky soup, smash the ingredients using a potato masher in the slow cooker.
    — Sarah Digregorio, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023

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