1
as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the literary review is currently awash in submissions and will not be accepting any more until next year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of awash
Public education is awash in scores, statistics and trend lines.
—
Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
This throwback boogie wonderland, set to open May 15 inside the former Delray Beach Market near Atlantic Avenue, is awash in ’70s colors and pre-Reagan Era relics.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
The interior was awash in blue and red, colors that reminded Bardauil of a favorite director’s films.
—AFAR Media, 2 May 2025
Our world is awash in color, but certain hues affect our appetites in intriguing ways.
—Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awash
Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
This throwback boogie wonderland, set to open May 15 inside the former Delray Beach Market near Atlantic Avenue, is awash in ’70s colors and pre-Reagan Era relics.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
The interior was awash in blue and red, colors that reminded Bardauil of a favorite director’s films.
—AFAR Media, 2 May 2025
Our world is awash in color, but certain hues affect our appetites in intriguing ways.
—Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
Adjective
-
There’s something so saturated and bright about it.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
24 May 2025
-
Gray, beige, white and black have become the dominant language of marketing and design, replacing the warm-toned and saturated reds, greens, and blues of decades past.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
-
Investment in nuclear power is growing in the U.S. after a long period of financial turmoil for the industry, including the shutdown of a dozen reactors in recent years as the industry struggled to compete against cheap and abundant natural gas.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
-
With warmer weather comes fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables packed with abundant nutrients.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Adjective
-
Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
While expanding its enrollment, adding new programs and building new centers, students have complained of crowded housing and dining areas, parking shortages and some offerings that are stretched thin, such as services for immigrant students.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
-
In crowded markets, differentiation often comes from the interface, not the engine.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
-
The weather service warned people not to drive into flooded roads, since most flood deaths occur in cars.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
-
Be sure to plan ahead if traveling and never drive through flooded roadways!—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
-
Now, Coral Springs, considered a suburb of Fort Lauderdale but attracting Miami commuters as well, is a packed city with plenty of culture, recreation and business.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
-
On Sunday, the team lifted the Premier League Trophy at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium, its first time lifting the trophy in front of a packed stadium as its previous victory was during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
-
Away from politics, Sunday’s proceedings were replete with religious symbolism and Leo, who wore traditional white vestments, at times appeared visibly moved.—
Matthew Mpoke Bigg,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
-
As judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers writes that finance VP Alex Roman’s testimony was ‘replete with misdirection and outright lies’ on the question of ‘when’ Apple decided to impose a 27% commission on outbound transactions.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
-
The name, image and likeness deals rife in college athletics have overturned the landscape, and a looming settlement between the NCAA and Congress will create a revenue-sharing plan that could enrich football and basketball programs, while potentially depleting the rosters of Olympic sports teams.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2025
-
Injuries were rife across the roster, ineffective play from veterans was a real concern and the goaltending was a question mark.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share