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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
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Health inspectors gave the Carmichael Mexican restaurant a yellow placard after discovering that the dispenser at the back prep sink didn’t have hand-washing soap.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
There is no need to use bleach, soap or a produce wash — fruits and vegetables are porous and can absorb the chemicals.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In the news release, DATCP urges livestock owners to have strong biosecurity measures in place, including washing hands, disinfecting equipment, restricting access to animals and keeping new additions to the flock or herd separate for at least 30 days.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Health inspectors gave the Carmichael Mexican restaurant a yellow placard after discovering that the dispenser at the back prep sink didn’t have hand-washing soap.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Think of it as a once-in-a-while deep clean—a wash day treat for your hair health.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
There is no need to use bleach, soap or a produce wash — fruits and vegetables are porous and can absorb the chemicals.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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Dirt, body oil, and dead skin cells sloughed off during bathing also contribute to this sticky residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Located between two mountain ranges—Sierra de la Demanda to the north and the Sierra de Ayllon toward the south—Atauta is constantly bathed by winds funneled through this natural channel.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also, there is no Santa, but Alexia’s gay Jonny is there to trash-talk Todd once more before flying home to Spain.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The weapon can also fly more than 45 miles to strike mobile targets, reducing the amount of time that aircrews spend in harm’s way.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With a monochromatic look Forget a pop of red—why not splash yourself in the color?—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Other ways to stimulate the vagus nerve include cold exposure, like splashing cold water on your face or taking a brief cold shower.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spray the door generously with cleaner or use a microfiber cloth to wet the door with the diluted vinegar mixture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Before going in, run the inside of your mouth with your tongue to wet every surface.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Drain the berries in a colander in the sink, rinsing them with a light spray of running water.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Drinking it less often, enjoying it with meals or rinsing your mouth out with water after drinking may lessen such adverse effects.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Let apples stand at room temperature fat least 1 hour or up to 24 hours to macerate and release their juices, stirring occasionally.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Add bell peppers, poblano peppers, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to char, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whatever the name, for centuries people have reported seeing these eerie, faint blue flames hovering over marshes, bogs and other wetlands.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some of the terrain includes a waterfall, California live oak trees, sycamore trees, volcanic rocks, a freshwater marsh and locals such as Pacific tree frogs, mallard ducks, raccoons and coyotes.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every single day, it's been a pleasure coming to work and putting on the orange and blue.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The individual was discovered inside one of the main landing gear compartments while the maintenance crew was working on the aircraft, which had arrived from Europe, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a news release.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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