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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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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
The roadsides are often awash in blue, providing picturesque backdrops for impromptu photo shoots.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Public areas such as atriums, ballrooms and restaurants were awash with polished bronze or brass on door frames, railings, elevators and ceilings.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 July 2025
The United States, for its part, was awash in British investments.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center was awash in a sea of purple T-Shirts and handmade signs Thursday night in a scene that looked like a pep rally – but felt like a wake.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Public areas such as atriums, ballrooms and restaurants were awash with polished bronze or brass on door frames, railings, elevators and ceilings.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 July 2025
The United States, for its part, was awash in British investments.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center was awash in a sea of purple T-Shirts and handmade signs Thursday night in a scene that looked like a pep rally – but felt like a wake.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
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Any of these oils can support heart health, especially when used in place of saturated fats and trans fats.10 Be mindful of heat temperatures: Different oils have different smoke points, which is the temperature an oil starts to burn and smoke.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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With an astounding 20 million followers and over 1.6 billion video views, Ligue 1 McDonald’s has emerged as one of the most influential sports publishers on TikTok, proving that even in a saturated market, strategic innovation can generate unparalleled reach.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The original Scary Movie franchise parodied the teen-slasher flicks that were so abundant in the late ’90s and aughts.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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But for humans, there can be some unpleasant conditions associated with swimming where sargassum is abundant, says LaPointe.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
15 Aug. 2025
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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That history gives the band an edge—and credibility—in a crowded market.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Unlike other tests that can take several minutes or require privacy to use, this method is fast and low-profile, perfect for crowded clubs, bars, or house parties.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Today's talkers This pup braved rising waters inside a flooded apartment.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The bulletin emphasized that most flood deaths occur in vehicles and advised people to avoid driving through flooded roadways.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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This ignores the fact that few moviegoing experiences — massive spectacle included — are as rewarding as watching something funny in a packed theater filled with people laughing at the same time, but that unfortunately is the way things have gone.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The first concept is a flashier hook, conjuring images of facehuggers wreaking havoc on packed pedestrian thoroughfares.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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Football history is not replete with stories of teams that take the best part of a decade to come to fruition.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Social media is replete with political outrage, and playing to either a liberal or conservative audience is likely to draw attention.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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Questions of transparency and independence have been rife over the past week after President Trump dismissed the chief of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) following surprise and significant revisions to labor data reporting.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Speculation has been rife for years that Maxwell, former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, knows his deepest darkest secrets, including those relating to his rich and powerful friends.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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