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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
Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Instead, staff made detainees use shampoo to wash their hands.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The duo leaned into G-Star’s signature anatomical design principles and exaggerated them with a cool wash and moto stitching and seam details.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
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Verb
Higgins says to follow these steps: To freeze whole jalapeños, wash and dry thoroughly and simply place in an airtight freezer-safe bag or container.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Instead, staff made detainees use shampoo to wash their hands.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Noun
Founded originally as a makeup brand, Rare Beauty moved into body care in 2023, dropping lotions, exfoliants, body washes, mists and creams.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The duo leaned into G-Star’s signature anatomical design principles and exaggerated them with a cool wash and moto stitching and seam details.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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That spacious, airy feel extends throughout the entire living quarters, with floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights bathing the rooms in natural light.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Warm temperatures that bathe most of the country often encourage individuals to enjoy a change of routine that leads to relaxation.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The carrier flies to more than 20 destinations in the U.S. and Mexico, A public charter air carrier, JSX provides service to both major airports like Burbank and Las Vegas and to those not served by major airliners.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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And keep an eye out for the penguin — the airline's mascot as penguins don't fly and technically, neither does this particular plane — which appears like an easter egg throughout the space.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The two passengers also encountered floating traffic cones, and by the time the car made it to the other end, water was splashing up near the passenger side window.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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But then Eddie left Brandi for the singer LeAnn Rimes, and Scheana’s name was soon splashed across the tabloids as another of Cibrian’s conquests.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Several people wetted shirts in the river, then put them back on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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To create the look, Vickers wets White’s hair, coats it with sea salt spray to add texture, and then finishes it off a diffuser and milk serum to help keep the shape.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
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If stung, experts recommend rinsing the area with seawater (not fresh water), removing any tentacles with a gloved hand or tweezers, and seeking medical attention if symptoms worsen.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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After rinsing your rag, wipe in the opposite direction.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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That Trump’s name appears in Epstein files the government has not yet publicized has stirred a variety of reactions among his supporters.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
24 July 2025
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And all of this came without any news from the company -- which has been struggling in recent years -- stirring action from investors.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The animatronic rabbits are outfitted with motors and internal heaters that are designed to replicate the behaviors and body temperatures of live marsh rabbits (Sylvilagus palustris), which Burmese pythons love to eat.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Look for creamy white blooming and fragrant marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus tristis), hot pink Byzantine gladiolus (Gladiolus byzantinus), pearl pink and magenta painted lady gladiolus (Gladiolus carneus) to start.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Kathleen Kovach, who previously worked for Summit County's victim assistance program (2003).—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The start-up, which is today announcing a $9 million funding round, says its agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help leading market research firms work more quickly and cost-effectively than ever before.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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