Lack of awareness for even a second can cause traumatic injuries such as fingers getting squished in machinery or hair getting pulled into the machinery. (cohenandcohen.net)
When light passes through water, for example, its phase velocity is reduced as its wavelengths get squished together. (sciencedaily.com)
This particular pair have a nicely padded footbed and plenty of space in the toe area that my toes aren't squished together at all. (charmedvalerie.com)