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as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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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
The driest place on Earth could soon be awash in wildflowers.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
The world is awash in oil, and there will be more produced by those who have extra to take advantage of the moment of supply disruption.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Designed by local talent Jeannine Jacob Interiors, the interiors are awash in shades of cream and light grey.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Social media is awash with videos of 20-somethings talking about the magic of ball season, breaking down the best balls, and sharing advice on what to wear and how to score cheap student tickets.
—Valeriya Safronova, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
The world is awash in oil, and there will be more produced by those who have extra to take advantage of the moment of supply disruption.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Designed by local talent Jeannine Jacob Interiors, the interiors are awash in shades of cream and light grey.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Social media is awash with videos of 20-somethings talking about the magic of ball season, breaking down the best balls, and sharing advice on what to wear and how to score cheap student tickets.
—Valeriya Safronova, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
Adjective
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The production design by Annie Beauchamp (Top of the Lake, On Becoming a God in Central Florida) is both recognizably grounded and subtly weird, and the camerawork of Lol Crawley (The Brutalist) is attuned to the liminal disconnect as well as the saturated palette.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bubble teas may also contain tea extract powder and non-dairy creamers, which could add saturated fat.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actress has been laying low since giving birth last summer, albeit making a surprise appearance in a nude optical illusion corset dress that appeared to be dripping with blood at a special Jennifer’s Body event in October.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The snow had turned to rain and sleet, and everything was dripping.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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His point was that the abundant regeneration that Hanson shows off represents scorch, where heat opened the cones to release the multitude of seeds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Though some have argued that China’s abundant energy and manufacturing capacity give it an edge in the global AI race, Chinese executives say Washington’s restrictions on sales of the most advanced semiconductors are stifling the country’s AI development.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That headcount makes the market look crowded, but market power is heavily concentrated in two incumbents, and the rest lack the balance sheet to underwrite nationwide 5G and fiber rollouts.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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With two months to go until the primary election, Democratic candidates are trying to stand out in what's shaping up to be a crowded field.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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The following Monday, at least a hundred of them packed Malé, as the airport is commonly known, charging phones, tending to young children and sleeping in any available space.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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There would be long flights, days in the sun of Delhi and in the potentially cold and rainy mountains of Rajasthan, dusty and packed queues to get into mosques and palaces, and time spent exploring street food stalls and markets.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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