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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
For one thing, the streets around SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles were awash in red, white and blue all afternoon in anticipation of the match.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Perhaps, then, Earth was also awash in hydrogen in its early days.
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Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
The 51-story high-rise is awash in sunny shades of terracotta with Mediterranean-style archways and Baroque fountains.
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Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The internet is awash with scores and rankings for individual players.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for awash
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Perhaps, then, Earth was also awash in hydrogen in its early days.
—
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
The 51-story high-rise is awash in sunny shades of terracotta with Mediterranean-style archways and Baroque fountains.
—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The internet is awash with scores and rankings for individual players.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for awash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
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The living room, with abundant west-facing windows brings in soft, bright light.
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Vulnerability management is still essential, but in a world where discovery is abundant, organizations need to rethink what security maturity actually looks like.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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The Heat will be looking for spacers to put around Antetokounmpo, who might already be dealing with crowded driving lanes because Bam Adebayo is his new frontcourt partner.
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The nominees for the 2026 ESPYs are out, with New York Knicks hero Jalen Brunson leading a crowded lineup of sports stars for this year’s installment of the award show.
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
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Unfortunately, while there are presumably less diverting ways to spend close to two hours in a stuffy, packed multiplex, the movie is a preachy, one-note affair.
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Sweden likely booked its ticket to the round of 32 when Anthony Elanga electrified the packed house with a thunderous strike from the area's edge in the 62nd minute.
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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