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 Social media ahead of the Lincoln’s visit has been awash with jibes about lusty sailors, but recent visitors say the development of more family-friendly attractions means the new. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for awash

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Adjective

Gummy is all rounded corners—literally no sharp edges—and saturated color that feels alive.

— Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Highly saturated, Beckham wanted a red lipstick moves with you—sans flaking, smudging, or transferring.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 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

Even while dripping in haute couture, Edebiri somehow never appears stuffy or unapproachable — quite the opposite.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Bleeding Ombré The mix of red and black shades to get you that dripping blood effect in an ombré nail is striking on its own.

— Michella Oré, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

Though local talent is abundant, there are few resources to develop homegrown IP.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
By ditching expensive cobalt and nickel for cheap, abundant iron, automakers lower costs while creating a battery that is safer and less prone to fire.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of abundant

Adjective

What drivers may not know is that saving a few extra minutes going through a flooded roadway — or leaving your car parked in the water — could cost thousands later on.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Some people were even spotted kayaking down a flooded street.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

The stigma of a young girl queuing for condoms, pills or a birth control implant at a crowded local clinic where other patients, or even health workers, could judge her or tell her parents, kept Nhedega away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Festival favorites Musk, Misty Green and Fjord debut in limited release in a crowded indie market with awards season rolling along.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 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

This packed schedule is a small window into how Benski has been living and working after leaving Gangs of London producer Pulse Films in 2022.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Reporting from Tel Aviv Trumpeldor beach in central Tel Aviv, packed and lively just yesterday, is today almost empty.

— Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of packed

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