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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
Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Breaking Bad actor Raymond Cruz will not be prosecuted following his recent arrest for allegedly spraying someone with a hose while washing his car at home in Los Angeles.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
An acid wash, pleated jeans and paint-splatter print overalls are some of the nostalgic highlights in the toddler range.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Before eating, wash the watermelon thoroughly to remove any pesticides or impurities from the skin.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Breaking Bad actor Raymond Cruz will not be prosecuted following his recent arrest for allegedly spraying someone with a hose while washing his car at home in Los Angeles.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
This method works well for small spots and can be combined with your usual wash cycle afterward.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
An acid wash, pleated jeans and paint-splatter print overalls are some of the nostalgic highlights in the toddler range.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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The picturesque chapel, once bathed in sunlight and surrounded by lush green trees, is now unrecognizable.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Swift recorded the album during her behemoth Eras Tour, flying in and out of Sweden between stops to lay down tracks.—
Liz Schubauer,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They’re also rated IPX4 for sweat and splash resistance.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Reed landed multiple Tsunami splashes on Reigns, who was stretchered out of the arena.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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What sold me on the Shapton set was the process of wetting the whetstones.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Always let your pan cool slightly before rinsing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Let this mixture sit for a while before rinsing it with hot water.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Add corn and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Cook over medium heat until onion is tender and sausage begins to brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the brand, the wind and sun there evaporate 90 percent of the fresh water in these marshes, leaving behind salt crystals at the bottom that are harvested using a skimming tool.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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California is currently considering investing $500 million to widen a North Bay highway that’s sinking into a marsh surrounded because low-income commuters from Solano County use the route to get to jobs in Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two of her three children attend the center full time while Wentland juggles part-time work and a full-time class load; her husband works full time.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perez said community members and law enforcement need to work together in order to combat violent crime.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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