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backwashes

noun

plural of backwash
as in results
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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  1. results
  2. outcomes
  3. consequences
  4. effects
  5. products
  6. precipitates
Noun
  • The researchers analyzed the two survey datasets separately, and the results were consistent.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
  • If a hobby asks for new gear, choose one simple upgrade that supports steady growth rather than flashy results.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • But in the meantime, the district’s focus should remain on student outcomes and not outside noise, Licata added.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
  • There are four possible outcomes, all with various chances of coming to fruition.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Why Omissions Matter More Than The Headlines Suggest The practical consequences shift depending on clinical context.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately for her, these are all direct consequences of her actions.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • The affable Belgian designer applied twisting, wrapping and textile manipulation with gusto to Diesel as well, in addition to plenty of fabric experimentation and trompe-l’oeil effects.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Survivors may require decades of monitoring for cardiac, endocrine, neurologic, reproductive, cognitive and psychological effects.
    — Vidya Puthenpura, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • As the first generation of entrepreneurs adapts to the demands of international business, these companies are moving beyond simply selling products abroad and starting to behave like true multinationals.
    — Danny Vincent, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Canada stands as the second-largest export market for US agricultural products, with US agricultural exports to Canada surpassing 28 billion dollars in 2025.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of products
Noun
  • Acid can be used to leach elements like calcium out, then a chemical or energetic process precipitates that calcium as calcium hydroxide.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
  • The polyester precipitates from the solvent upon cooling, and can likewise be reused.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025
Definition of precipitates
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“Backwashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backwashes. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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