How to Use mash in a Sentence

mash

1 of 2 noun
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  • The mash bill All whiskeys have what’s called a mash bill.
    — Michael W. Crowder, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Irish whiskey must be made on the island of Ireland from a mash of grains and aged for three years.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2022
  • The mash bill refers to the recipe of grains that makes up the spirit’s flavor foundation.
    — Michael W. Crowder, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Look at this mash of just – these are ads that are airing around the country right now.
    — NBC News, 29 May 2022
  • The 10% corn in the predominantly rye mash softens the edges of the spicy grain.
    — Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The grains were likely ground into a mash and heated on the stove, using the wide-mouthed pots found in the pits.
    — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2016
  • Horseshoes were dried and ground, then spread over peach orchards or fed to hogs as mash.
    — Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, 31 Dec. 2020
  • This sweet potato mash is flavored with goat cheese and topped with crunchy nuts.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Add the tomatoes with juices and mash until they are broken down.
    — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
  • His hands were purple from mixing Kool-Aid mash for his pig traps.
    — Thomas McGuane, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Bake russet potato skins — use the flesh to make a mash — with a sprinkle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    — Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The lyrics may be a nonsense mash of Italian and Spanish, but Rosie sings it with gusto.
    — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 16 July 2021
  • Made in a copper pot still from a mash of rye and wheat and re-distilled with fresh horseradish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • Thanks to the abundance of corn in the mash bill, bourbon has a sweeter profile than its whiskey cousins (such as rye, which has a spicy bite).
    — Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The blossom chaat with pumpkin mash and chutney is among the standout dishes.
    — Claudia De Brito, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The whiskey in each release was all distilled at the same time from the same mash bill and aged for 17 years, with the only variable being where it was aged.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2023
  • They're made of a mish mash of whatever's at hand—boulders, trees, rebar.
    — Matt Rivers, ABC News, 31 July 2023
  • With a potato masher, mash until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Leaf packages are untied to reveal the corn mash inside.
    — Sorrel Moseley-Williams, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Shellfish propped up on the plantain mash are surrounded by herbs and a heady broth dotted with green oil.
    — Gabe Hiatt, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Sides of fries, eggs, bacon, sausage and sweet potato cornbread mash will be offered.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2023
  • The mash is pushed through stills, a process that extracts vaporized alcohol from the residue, which can then be fed to livestock.
    — Emily Bingham, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Those floor-to-ceiling windows followed us all the way up to where the mash was cooking and the scent of warm, yeast hit you like someone was baking a loaf of bread.
    — Maggie Menderski, courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022
  • One differentiation is the mash bill, or the list of grains fermented as the first step of the whiskey-making process.
    — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2022
  • There are only a handful of distilleries across the country that use blue corn in their bourbon mash.
    — courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Bundled like a gift in banana leaves, a mash of dorade, lemongrass and chiles makes for a memorable steamed fish cake.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • The irreducible fact, said Annabel Thomas, founder of Nc’nean distillery, is that some kind of fuel has to boil the mash and distill the alcohol.
    — William Booth, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
  • In a small bowl, add all ingredients and mash until the mixture has a smooth consistency.
    — Carlos Frías, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Cool bananas, and mash: Let bananas cool completely, about 20 minutes.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2024
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mash

2 of 2 verb
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas with the back of a fork.
    — The Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2020
  • 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
  • The first step in this recipe involves mashing half of the white beans.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Remove the pan from the heat and lightly mash the potatoes.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans into the sauce.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 11 June 2022
  • Place 4 blackberries in a small bowl and use a fork to mash them.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • 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
  • While beer wort - the liquid from the mashing process - is boiled, most mead is not.
    — Tony Rehagen, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Remove from the heat and, using a fork, mash the beans until smooth.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
  • In a large bowl, combine bread and milk, and mash with a spoon until a paste forms.
    — Kay Chun, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Put the plantains and the garlic in the pilón and mash them until fully mixed.
    — Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Harper, who has one homer in his last 73 at-bats, will mash again.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • All that's left to do is toss the tortillas, eggs, and veggies in the slow cooker and mash the guacamole.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Reynolds, the second batter Miller faced, mashed the first to give Pittsburgh a quick lead.
    — Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2023
  • The Ravens’ best bet is to come out running the ball and try to mash a soft Los Angeles team.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, 1 Jan. 2022
  • In a small bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with a fork and mix in the milk, cinnamon and nutmeg.
    — Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Meanwhile, transfer the butter to the reserved bowl and use a spoon or fork to mash it.
    — Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Whether mashed, fried, baked or boiled, potatoes are a beloved starchy staple around the world.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Her best friend Kelly sits on the floor outside, sweater mashed against the window wall.
    — Annalee Newitz, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
  • The clan delights in mashing up the customs of both cultures.
    — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Genre means little: There’s R&B and jazz and rock and soul and psych mashed together.
    — Pitchfork, 12 Oct. 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 his debut against a cross-town power, Moore got mashed into the turf.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Get ready to mash, monsters, because these are the best Halloween songs.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Beat in vanilla and 1 1/2 cups reserved mashed bananas on low speed until just combined.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Tahira Ehsan does about half the prep and cooking — hand grinding the spices, sweating down the alliums and mashing them into an onion paste — at her home.
    — Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024

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