BACKWASH Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

backwash

noun

ˈbak-ˌwȯsh

Definition of backwash

as in outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause a general recession was the backwash of the crisis in the housing market

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Recent Examples of backwash Other boats were damaged by being tossed onto the wooden piers, then floating back off on the backwash. — Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024 Long story short, more bleach was applied and my hair started to melt away in straggly clumps at the backwash. — Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024 This backwash, otherwise known as acid reflux, can wreak havoc on the lining of your esophagus and cause that burning sensation in your throat. — Lashieka Hunter, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022 The heart’s four valves — two for each side — each sport cartilage leaflets that must be supple enough to open wide with forward flow, then billow closed to stop backwash. — Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for backwash

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Noun

This area was the same stretch that saw the first two full I-285 blockages, so drivers had a grip on what the outcome could be.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
The idea that his legacy should hinge on the outcome of one game — let alone a game settled on a penalty shootout — was the 1,003rd game of his career for club and country.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Justices Thomas and Jackson focused in part on the court’s notorious 1857 decision called Dred Scott, which ruled a slave couldn’t be a citizen or claim the resultant rights and privileges.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of resultant

Noun

On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The chip sell-off also come despite strong results from ASML.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of result

Noun

Both Skaug and House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, said in the release that Boise wasn’t following that law and both hinted at possible consequences.

— Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
While motorists often see the immediate aftermath of a collision, the consequences can extend beyond the roadway.

— Brian Unger, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

The tariff will apply to a host of Brazilian products, but will exempt certain major exports including coffee, beef, avocados, Brazil nuts, petroleum oils and aircraft parts, according to a notice published by the Office of the USTR.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Highline Warren manufactures and distributes aftermarket products for automotive maintenance.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 16 July 2026