BACKWASHES Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

After making structural changes over the past several months, Speraw says USA Volleyball is already beginning to see encouraging competitive results, particularly on the men's side.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Prior to the call, Starz reported a mixed set of financial results for the second quarter.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of results

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Those outcomes also depend on future capability, the ability of the organization and its people to do what will be required next.

— Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
These are predictable outcomes of a system that exposes women, often in isolation, to contact with unknown men under conditions shaped by coercion, stigma, and inequality.

— Judy Harris Kluger, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

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The authors called the safety profile acceptable while noting more work will be done to hone the vaccine's safety-efficacy balance — vaccines often have a tradeoff of more side-effects with a higher dose for a stronger efficacy.

— Joseph Kim, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
The letter was sent several days after the NPS released a preliminary assessment that found the arch could have significant adverse effects on the historic structures around it.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of effects

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Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Brent crude averaged almost $97 a barrel during the quarter; Aramco captured an additional premium of nearly $11 a barrel by boosting exports of higher-margin refined products, such as diesel and jet fuel.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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