1
as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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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
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Recent Examples of awash
Billy Joel’s life is awash in revelations these days — some bad, some worse.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
In today’s hyperconnected world, businesses are awash in data—yet most remain starved for insight.
—Imre Szenttornyay, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Royal blue, cranberry red and marigold yellow: New York City was awash in the stuff in the run-up to the Tuesday Democratic mayoral primary.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
While winemakers in Moldova struggle with water access, the Great Lakes state is awash.
—Alexandra Gillespie, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
In today’s hyperconnected world, businesses are awash in data—yet most remain starved for insight.
—Imre Szenttornyay, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Royal blue, cranberry red and marigold yellow: New York City was awash in the stuff in the run-up to the Tuesday Democratic mayoral primary.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
While winemakers in Moldova struggle with water access, the Great Lakes state is awash.
—Alexandra Gillespie, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
Adjective
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While this rainfall is not expected to be as extreme as last weekend, the threshold for flash flooding to develop is lower due to the ground being very saturated from recent heavy rain in the region.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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The saturated ground means even minimal rainfall can trigger further flooding, complicating rescue efforts.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Where the Earth has a dense atmosphere, abundant water and life, Mars is a desiccated, lifeless world where even the prospects of finding fossil bacteria are a long shot.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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There's an abundant history here that even some long-time Nashvillians may not know about.—
Alessia Sandala,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Also in central Gaza on Sunday, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex central Gaza City.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, cars struggled to navigate flooded streets, according to videos on social media, with multiple people needing to be assisted, according to authorities.—
Luke Snyder,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Forecasters continued to urge the public in the affected areas to avoid low water crossings and stay away from flooded areas.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump wasn’t invited to the NAACP’s annual convention — but even in his absence, the effects of his presidency loomed over a packed ballroom in uptown Charlotte Sunday.—
Julia Coin
Updated July 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The packed living rooms and TikTok-worthy, standing-room-only bar scenes where spectators gather to watch the show live look like sporting events.—
Cynthia Salinas Cappellano,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Characters live colorful and exciting lives; stories are replete with the sights, sounds and flavors of Nairobi, Johannesburg, Mogadishu, Lagos, Cairo and beyond.—
Wanjeri Gakuru
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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The market is replete with new tools coming out, tools to help your existing employees do things better.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The bar queues remain orderly, the chat is boisterous, but body odour is now rife.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Interest in Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman was rife too, but Newcastle again acted swiftly with a strong desire to secure them after others didn’t move.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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