awash

adjective

ə-ˈwȯsh How to pronounce awash (audio)
Definition of awashnext
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 One hundred years later, the country was awash with federal, state, city and philanthropic funding for a music-happy bicentennial of exceptional ambition. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Stars & Stripes Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea is a big part of America’s history, and that is honored at The Peninsula New York, who has introduced a Stars & Stripes Afternoon Tea, that is awash wit red, white, and blue and running through July 18. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 With campaigns and outside super PACs flooding the zone with money, television, radio and social media were awash with ads for candidates vying in deep-blue NY-12, NY-10, NY-13 and NY-7, all of which are considered up for grabs to greater or lesser degrees. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for awash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
  1. saturated
  2. filled
  3. dripping
  4. abundant
  5. flooded
  6. crowded
  7. soaked
  8. packed
Adjective
  • Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of saturated
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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.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of filled
Adjective
  • Gently squeeze out any excess water so the hair is damp rather than dripping.
    — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Blood was still dripping from my head and both elbows, and my shirt was soaked in blood, which was now seeping into my pants.
    — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Adjective
  • On the reflecting pool, Pirro pursued the investigation despite what defense lawyers say was abundant evidence from the outset that the damage at the pool was the result of preexisting problems that had nothing to do with Hearn.
    — Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Premier League’s collective wealth is abundant relative to the rest of the world but the ability to spend big year after year is concentrated in the hands of the few.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of abundant
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  • Such tensions, compounded by a flooded market, have led many hemp farmers to quit.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
  • Beyond the wildfires, throughout the trip, her counselor pointed out flooded rivers in Canada because of extreme heat melting snow runoff.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 26 July 2026
Definition of flooded
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  • Attending immigration court in Harlingen, Texas, on days where there are mega master hearings can mean waiting outside in the hot, crowded entrance for over an hour until the lobby can accommodate the next wave of people.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This sleek vessel provides a private yacht feel with hotel comforts, far from crowded mega-ships.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of crowded
Adjective
  • Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of soaked
Adjective
  • In a city known for packed itineraries full of hikes, breweries, and bluegrass shows, Flora offers a different kind of experience, rooted in stillness and sensory pleasure.
    — Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In a packed election year for Jackson County legislators, voters have narrowed down the field of who might represent them on the county’s leadership body for the next four years.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of packed

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