Examples of washing in a Sentence
These shirts will look great even after repeated washings.
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There’s no set number, but paying attention to routine times and washing for the right length of time will stop germs from spreading and help keep you healthy.
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Distilled white vinegar is a highly versatile cleaning agent, effective for tasks like washing windows and removing salt stains from shoes.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The same water sources that factories discharge into are the ones local communities and workers rely on for drinking, washing and farming.
—Céline Van De Loo, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
In addition to getting vaccinated, the doctor recommends washing hands frequently and properly.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Distilled white vinegar is a highly versatile cleaning agent, effective for tasks like washing windows and removing salt stains from shoes.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The same water sources that factories discharge into are the ones local communities and workers rely on for drinking, washing and farming.
—Céline Van De Loo, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
In addition to getting vaccinated, the doctor recommends washing hands frequently and properly.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Washing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washing. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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washing
noun
wash·ing
ˈwȯsh-iŋ 
ˈwäsh-
: articles washed or to be washed
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