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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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Otherwise, wash your hair regularly with a gentle shampoo to remove dead skin cells and excess oil.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Both jeans are available in Mott & Bow’s Mercer, Gilmore and Hubert fabrics and in a variety of dark to light indigo washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Designed by Colin King for his West Elm collection, these washed ficonstone planters are a lightweight alternative to vintage urns and tree pots.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Otherwise, wash your hair regularly with a gentle shampoo to remove dead skin cells and excess oil.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Spray the piercing with sterile saline wound wash when cleaning it.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Both jeans are available in Mott & Bow’s Mercer, Gilmore and Hubert fabrics and in a variety of dark to light indigo washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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As Nessarose climbs into the air, her silver slippers and the room are bathed in red lighting.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Palace’s super-strength is low crosses provided by flying wing-backs, when they can be released, running into space on the edge of the box.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The fabrics utilize the same aerodynamic principles as a golf ball, whose dimpled surface causes a ball to fly further by using turbulence to reduce drag.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The denser and heat-resistant components that may survive the plunge will splash down into the ocean, where they are expected to harmlessly sink to the ocean floor, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the recent debut definitely distinguishes itself a little from the typical oversized American white trailer box splashed with generic swoosh graphics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Place chopped leaves in a large wire bin and wet each layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Turn the drain on to let the blade cut the ice and have the baking soda run through the system before rinsing the drain with cold water.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Whether it’s shaken, stirred, dirty, or dry, the martini remains one of the world’s most iconic and timeless drinks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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But then, at some point, the gold letters will, in each Blue Jay, stir memories of the end.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Instagram post showed the group laughing and posing while shooting on a marsh outside Charleston.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Spend some time adventuring on the island’s creeks and marshes via a kayak tour.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Galaxy Mapper, author Allie Summers and illustrator Sian James introduce readers to French astrophysicist Hélène Courtois, a working scientist who studies cosmography, or mapping the observable universe.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have developed a new algorithm that can help multiple drones work together to control and transport heavy payloads.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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