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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
Many, like Cardenas, plan pivotal life events around the fleeting and finicky peak bloom period when more than 70% of the flowers are open and the area is awash in a pink glow.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Matthew Sklar’s music and Chad Beguelin’s lyrics are awash in wit and variety, with the book by Beguelin and Bob Martin capturing both the profound laughs and confounding pain of epic societal failure that requires those who are gay to come out, while straight kids can simply live their lives.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
We are said to be awash in misinformation and disinformation.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
The lungs are already awash in a fat-rich material called surfactant, which coats the lungs’ interior and keeps the tissue from collapsing.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Matthew Sklar’s music and Chad Beguelin’s lyrics are awash in wit and variety, with the book by Beguelin and Bob Martin capturing both the profound laughs and confounding pain of epic societal failure that requires those who are gay to come out, while straight kids can simply live their lives.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
We are said to be awash in misinformation and disinformation.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
The lungs are already awash in a fat-rich material called surfactant, which coats the lungs’ interior and keeps the tissue from collapsing.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awash
Adjective
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In today’s saturated media landscape, the most compelling campaigns aren’t built on data points alone but on stories that humanize a brand, evoke emotion and inspire action.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In today’s saturated market, simply having a great story isn’t enough.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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And such opportunities are abundant even when resources are scarce.—
Eric Crosby,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Eastern quolls were once abundant in southeast Australia.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Fully saturate mid-lengths to ends, avoiding your scalp entirely.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, saturate cotton balls with essential oil and place them near all possible entry points.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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This sustainable approach stems from her upbringing in a crowded household with three siblings.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Without federal funding, towns like Canton have to figure out how to secure money for projects such as finding a new location for its flooded firehouse.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2025
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One of the vehicles left the flooded road and was swept under a bridge.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Thomas and Novak pulled away from a packed leaderboard on Sunday, and battled it out down the stretch.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dating is replete with awkward moments, from overcompensating for unwanted pauses in conversation to missing social cues to basic miscommunications and misunderstandings.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Illinois’ history is replete with examples of the downstate-upstate Senate split.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Accusations of scheduling favoritism were rife during the T20 tournament too.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Following the conclusion of WrestleMania 41, a period traditionally marked by roster changes and new storylines, speculation is rife about which NXT talents will be making the jump to the bigger stage.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Awash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awash. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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