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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
The roadsides are often awash in blue, providing picturesque backdrops for impromptu photo shoots.
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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
My private cottage—one of 21 in The Ranch—was awash in calm neutrals.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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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
My private cottage—one of 21 in The Ranch—was awash in calm neutrals.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
Adjective
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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The earthy colorways can give your bathroom a serene aesthetic, like the cream hue Collins has or oak and walnut for something a bit more saturated.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 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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The camera returned one more time to show the mom placing a second spoon into her cup and wiping off excess dripping from the sides with a napkin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Everything, from the chassis, the frame, swingarm, subframe, and wheels, is dripping in carbon fiber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With abundant nutrients available, algal growth can explode, reducing oxygen levels and harming aquatic life.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Making It All Work Sacramento offers many undeniable advantages, including a vibrant cultural scene and abundant urban forests that are hard to find in many other cities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The five lines, explained An Ichimoku cloud chart can look crowded.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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San Jose holds the second wild-card spot in the crowded Western Conference, with Nashville and Los Angeles even in points but each with one more game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Crown’s soaked supporters erupted.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Video showed a soaked Molly among a pile of rocks as a crewman picked her up and carried her to the helicopter.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Saturday’s final score, 9-0 in the visitor’s favor, only partially encapsulates the degree to which New York (5-4) outplayed San Francisco (3-6) in front of a packed house that had more reasons to groan than reasons to cheer.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Diehard fans banged bass drums, songs emanated from the supporters’ wall and a packed stadium of 7,211 buzzed all the way through stoppage time of a tense game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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