AWASH Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

awash

adjective

ə-ˈwȯsh

Definition of awash

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 Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests are also awash in fall colors. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Edinburgh is awash with energy during August, with the Fringe attracting hundreds of comedy acts, who perform in venues across the city during the month. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The public and private markets are awash with cash for anyone with a plan to make a dent in Nvidia’s lead. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 This will encourage the plant to refocus its energy on producing new blooms, so your garden will be awash in color again in no time. — Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awash

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Adjective

Animal sources tend to come with more saturated fat, while plant sources often bring fiber and unsaturated fats along for the ride.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Whole-milk versions carry more saturated fat, while lower-fat options may suit some diets better.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturated

Adjective

Taylor received the medication in four pre-filled syringes, but wanted a lower dose.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have introduced or passed legislation penalizing the practice and requiring employers to disclose hiring timelines or remove filled postings, while Texas has opened its own investigation into a major job board.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of filled

Adjective

Every visitor must exit through the Blood Room, a gruesomely immersive space whose walls are streaked, smeared, splattered and practically dripping with the red stuff.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The presentation included dripping silver finger caps that evoked the sensation of touching water.

— Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

Hydrogen-boron fusion, by contrast, relies on comparatively abundant fuels and primarily produces charged alpha particles rather than high-energy neutrons.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Jazz was financially accessible, the culture was alive and shows were abundant.

— Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of abundant

Adjective

But, Barrera and Shaw, who registered the highest vote percentages in a crowded primary, have polar opposite political leanings and very different priorities for the state schools role.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The two of them spent the rest of the night pressed together in the crowded bar, shouting at each other to be heard over the sound of drunk youth.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of crowded

Adjective

In a small 2024 study, participants who consumed 10 grams of soaked basil seeds daily for eight weeks had lower levels of several inflammatory markers.

— Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of soaked

Adjective

The whirlwind that is September in Paris, intensified this year by Celine Dion’s residency and Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the capital, continues with a packed fashion week.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
The lively spot is known for its colorful cocktails, packed calendar of weekly events and specials, and consistently delicious Mexican fare.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

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