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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 splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in to wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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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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Recent Examples of wash
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Rowe is said to have laundered over $600,000, and Cover washed roughly $268,000, by delivering bulk cash drug proceeds to undercover law enforcement.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Liquid or stick blushes are exceptionally versatile, as cheek color, a soft wash of shadow, and even a subtle lip tint.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 May 2025
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Verb
The lifeguards will assess your injury, make sure the barb isn’t still in your foot and then wash the wound out.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Rowe is said to have laundered over $600,000, and Cover washed roughly $268,000, by delivering bulk cash drug proceeds to undercover law enforcement.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
Noun
The pattern is printed on 100% brushed cotton that only gets softer after each wash.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Liquid or stick blushes are exceptionally versatile, as cheek color, a soft wash of shadow, and even a subtle lip tint.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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Crate & Barrel Live Hydrangea Berry Wreath $199 Crate & Barrel Homes bathed in neutral hues can benefit from a textured wreath like this one from Crate & Barrel.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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Speaking of color, the model in our walkaround, the top trim level, Autograph, was bathed in deep emerald green, one of 10 shades available for the refreshed QX60.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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This technology allows even those with limited flying experience to handle the bike safely and confidently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Plane flies 'No Boys in Girls' Sports' banner at California track and field state championship.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Someone had splashed acid on the girl and then smothered her, an autopsy revealed.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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But while you may be tempted to spend your days sunning, building sand castles, and splashing in the waves (all of which are fabulous), don’t miss out on researching nearby attractions.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Verb
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His mother wet a sponge to moisten his lips and tongue.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The president’s health has been the subject of speculation for years; in 2023, six journalists were arrested after they were accused of sharing a video that appeared to show the president wetting himself.—
Abdi Latif Dahir,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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If your machines are not designed to wash, rinse, and spin-dry such bulky items, a large duvet could ruin the spin mechanism.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The air of familiarity goes a long way in establishing a new story and avoiding a wash, rinse and repeat cycle involving any stories or other characters from The Karate Kid movies and Cobra Kai.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Leia forms the Resistance Senator Leia Organa discovers a new danger stirring in the galaxy: the First Order.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Transfer onions to a medium bowl and stir in Worcestershire sauce.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Hadi bookmarks this at the end, with a lilting shot of Lamia peering into the marshes.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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Pack light but smart: Bring layers for the mountains, a swimsuit for the coast, and bug spray for the marshes. Eat local: Skip the chains.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
Verb
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In rubble there is always opportunity, especially for a first-time manager who has worked his whole life for this chance.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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And then there’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are no longer working royals and whose relationship with the rest of the family is strained at best.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
31 May 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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