Examples of awash in a Sentence
The deck of the boat was almost awash.
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
And thank god for that, because while writing Summer Skate, Sean and I were awash in battles.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
The world is awash with cringe-making men, and the entertainment industries have long taught us how to spot them.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2025
Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awash
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awash. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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awash
adjective
ə-ˈwȯsh 
-ˈwäsh
1
: washed by waves or tide
2
: floating about
3
a
: flooded or covered with water
b
: filled or covered as if by a flood
an event awash in emotion
Geographical Definition
Awash
geographical name
river 500 miles (805 kilometers) long in eastern Ethiopia flowing northeast
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