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as in to bathe
to flow along or against crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval the employee's story about missing the bus didn't wash with her manager

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as in to stir
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly she absentmindedly washed her tea by tipping her cup, until the honey was at last mixed in

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noun

as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes

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The space itself is soft and deliberate, - furnished with books, jigsaws, warm lighting and a café-style area where people can sit, drink tea, shower, or have their clothes washed. Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 11 July 2025 The all-in-one smart dock can auto-empty the vacuum for up to seven weeks and wash and air-dry the mop pads, too. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Founded originally as a makeup brand, Rare Beauty moved into body care in 2023, dropping lotions, exfoliants, body washes, mists and creams. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025 The duo leaned into G-Star’s signature anatomical design principles and exaggerated them with a cool wash and moto stitching and seam details. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wash
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  • Cool white lights bathed the crowd as black and white images of the band appeared on three massive screens, with Young skipping the megahit to conclusion.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Fortunately, there are ways to manage the dryness and irritation, including taking warm (not hot) baths, using a humidifier and applying a creamy, fragrance-free moisturizer within three minutes of bathing and throughout the day, the AADA notes.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
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  • Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • The officer was flown to a Fort Worth hospital for treatment and was later released.
    Anders Hagstrom , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
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  • The pair finally splashed down off the Florida coast with three other astronauts Tuesday.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • The Dolphins and Steelers’ midday Monday trade splashed across the front of the ESPN website with one of those red-banner ‘breaking news’ alerts.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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  • Traditional evaporators don’t work well in wet weather, but this new material stands up much better to wetting and drying, just like the rainforest birds that inspired it.
    Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
  • Use a garden hose or power washer to thoroughly wet the rug.
    Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
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  • Blowing air and rinsing with water and alcohol, dropped it further to 87 particles per liter.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
  • When the berries are done soaking, gently rinse them with water.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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  • Just the idea of a super-fight between generations has already stirred the pot.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • Roast, stirring twice, until corn is browned, about 20 minutes.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
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  • Dense forests, bogs, and marshes create a rich habitat for wildlife—from trumpeter swans and bald eagles to deer and bears.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
  • The river had shallows, marshes, sandbars, oxbows, eddies, weed flats and drop offs, all of which created nurseries, hiding spots and ambush points for a food chain that included aquatic bugs, frogs, fish, turtles, alligators, deer, otters, panthers and eagles.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
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  • The faculty is brimming with principal players from leading orchestras from across the U.S. Yoyo and Jun have been looking forward to working with all the teachers, especially the experts on their instruments.
    Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • Why not bring that fresh-start-to-the-day feeling to work by spritzing on the eau de parfum before reporting to duty?
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025

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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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