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as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the literary review is currently awash in submissions and will not be accepting any more until next year
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Recent Examples of awash
Perhaps, then, Earth was also awash in hydrogen in its early days.
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Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
The 51-story high-rise is awash in sunny shades of terracotta with Mediterranean-style archways and Baroque fountains.
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Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The fitness center is awash in natural light, which is a great alternative to a jog along the city’s canals.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The internet is awash with scores and rankings for individual players.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
The 51-story high-rise is awash in sunny shades of terracotta with Mediterranean-style archways and Baroque fountains.
—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
The fitness center is awash in natural light, which is a great alternative to a jog along the city’s canals.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The internet is awash with scores and rankings for individual players.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for awash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
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Would customers still choose us if intelligence itself became abundant and cheap?
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Of course, few of us look out at the world with a clear understanding of how abundant rewards are.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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Be mindful of others during rush hour In particularly busy cities like Tokyo and Osaka, commuter trains can get very crowded during rush hour.
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Well, everyone except a 60-ish woman, Trisha, and her husband, who have been Little Toni’s regulars for 30 years and have no clue why their beloved haunt is so crowded on what appears to be an average Sunday.
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
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The restaurant's staff is expecting a packed house, with close to 300 people projected to join the community celebration.
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For a team that can’t always claim to have the support of the home crowd, this World Cup has seen packed stadiums and high TV ratings.
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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