as in bathed
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
washed city streets glistened with the light of the lampposts
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as in flew
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 bubbled
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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Recent Examples of washed
Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Since the vegetables are pre-washed, chopped, and handled more during processing, there is a higher risk of contamination.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
The cast represented far more body and ethnic diversity than the white-washed, super-thin standard of 2003.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Be sure your microfiber cloths are freshly washed before cleaning windows.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Each bowl is microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe; the lids can be washed in the dishwasher on the top rack.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Dirty or dusty flags can be washed or dry cleaned, and there are no provisions against mending or repairing a flag, according to the American Legion.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Smaller waves washed ashore in Indonesia and Palau and as far away as southern Japan before tsunami warnings were lifted.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The woman whose body washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on Wednesday night had been hit by a boat, authorities said.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Police believe that a woman whose body washed ashore along a popular South Florida beach on Wednesday evening was either snorkeling or diving.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The tides and waves had washed the blood from the sand.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Adjective
Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Since the vegetables are pre-washed, chopped, and handled more during processing, there is a higher risk of contamination.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Many people rely on pre-washed salad mix for its convenience.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
As far as the yellow bed sheets go, this feels like the truest butter yellow—still pastel but not white-washed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
The cast represented far more body and ethnic diversity than the white-washed, super-thin standard of 2003.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Pre-washed greens, like those in salad kits, aren’t immune to these issues.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The olive sake gives a round flavor that’s paired with rice washed West End Gin.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Be sure your microfiber cloths are freshly washed before cleaning windows.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Each bowl is microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe; the lids can be washed in the dishwasher on the top rack.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Dirty or dusty flags can be washed or dry cleaned, and there are no provisions against mending or repairing a flag, according to the American Legion.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Smaller waves washed ashore in Indonesia and Palau and as far away as southern Japan before tsunami warnings were lifted.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The woman whose body washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on Wednesday night had been hit by a boat, authorities said.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Police believe that a woman whose body washed ashore along a popular South Florida beach on Wednesday evening was either snorkeling or diving.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The tides and waves had washed the blood from the sand.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washed
Adjective
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Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The air was freezing, and the town was bathed in the crisp Arctic light of a late-winter sun.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Spend a few hours, or even all day, soaking in tubs where Mark Twain and Jack London bathed and exploring the grounds, which include a sweet little bridge over a babbling river and hundreds of hikeable acres.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks elected to foul rather than allow San Antonio to attempt a tying three and the strategy worked exactly as intended.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Ten minutes later a cow moose come out of the willows 300 yards away, splashed through the shallows, and struck out across the cove.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
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His grandkids splashed in the pool.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Verb
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Scallops should not be rinsed to avoid excess moisture, which can affect texture and flavor.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But as El País reports, the basilica’s construction, which began 144 years ago, is famously unfinished, and for years controversy has stirred over an unrealized aspect of the design.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Reading labels carefully is a good place to start, experts say, especially on foods with nutrients most likely to be associated with addictive behavior, such as refined carbohydrates and saturated fats.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Additional storms through Tuesday could worsen flooding as soils remain saturated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Washed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/washed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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