1
as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
the streets were awash from the heavy rains
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2
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
And those who find Georgia's gun laws too permissive say installing weapons detectors everywhere is a form of surrender, accepting that society will be awash in guns and violence.
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CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The roadsides are often awash in blue, providing picturesque backdrops for impromptu photo shoots.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Marking the arrival of spring, the festival is awash in colorful powder that participants throw to spread joy and happiness, so choose your clothing with that in mind.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Yet the crisis arrives at a time when the helium market has been awash in surplus, which mitigates the war’s immediate effect.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for awash
CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The roadsides are often awash in blue, providing picturesque backdrops for impromptu photo shoots.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Marking the arrival of spring, the festival is awash in colorful powder that participants throw to spread joy and happiness, so choose your clothing with that in mind.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Yet the crisis arrives at a time when the helium market has been awash in surplus, which mitigates the war’s immediate effect.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
Adjective
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Hotel accommodations were so saturated that travelers without lodging were seen sleeping in a park in the small western Cuban town of Viñales that draws thousands of tourists and rock climbers to its scenic limestone cliffs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Paired here with a pale-green Aventurine dial, the effect immediately recalls the Stella dials of the 1970s, but the overall effect is less saturated.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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This leak set comes with three detectors, which feature two groups of backwater detector sensor probes and one group of front probes for pipe dripping.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Vertical touted the dramatic locations, 12,500 extras, and abundant horses and camels made available with substantial support from Neom, the massive Saudi development with sound stages and infrastructure created by the film’s backer MBC Studios.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene In these days of over-tourism in Florence, there is an increasingly compelling case to be made for choosing a base somewhat removed from the crowded centro storico, especially during the torrid summer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Analysts believe if barriers to entry come down and competition increases among videogame makers, so will the battle for eyeballs in a more crowded field.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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His campaign saw new momentum that included a packed Los Angeles town hall and key endorsements like Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Salinas Democrat.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Strange New Worlds castmembers Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley announced the return date and debuted the new season’s teaser trailer in front of a packed auditorium at the annual event in Mexico City.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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