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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the employee's story about missing the bus didn't wash with her manager
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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
soapy water washing down the drain
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as in to wet
to make wet
rain washed the countryside for days on end
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as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes
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Recent Examples of wash
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
The grassy citrus scent turns washing dishes into a pleasant ritual.
—Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Once it is flattened and cured, one side of the panel is then covered with a wash of black clay.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Verb
An employee washed dishes in the hand sink without rinsing or sanitizing them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
The grassy citrus scent turns washing dishes into a pleasant ritual.
—Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
Noun
Before putting the comforter in the wash, Liu recommends repairing the hole with a needle and thread or using a safety pin.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Once it is flattened and cured, one side of the panel is then covered with a wash of black clay.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wash
Verb
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For best results, wear loose, dark clothing and avoid showering or bathing for six to eight hours while your new tan develops.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Kids are constantly bathed in emotions, and emotional modulation is one of their most important developmental tasks.—
Mathilde Ross,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Verb
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This technology allows even those with limited flying experience to handle the bike safely and confidently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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This was the first launch since Bezos' fiancé Lauren Sánchez flew with an all-woman crew that included pop star Katy Perry and TV morning show host Gayle King in April.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Someone had splashed acid on the girl and then smothered her, an autopsy revealed.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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But while you may be tempted to spend your days sunning, building sand castles, and splashing in the waves (all of which are fabulous), don’t miss out on researching nearby attractions.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Verb
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His mother wet a sponge to moisten his lips and tongue.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The president’s health has been the subject of speculation for years; in 2023, six journalists were arrested after they were accused of sharing a video that appeared to show the president wetting himself.—
Abdi Latif Dahir,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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If your machines are not designed to wash, rinse, and spin-dry such bulky items, a large duvet could ruin the spin mechanism.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The air of familiarity goes a long way in establishing a new story and avoiding a wash, rinse and repeat cycle involving any stories or other characters from The Karate Kid movies and Cobra Kai.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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By stirring nationalist fervor and outsourcing conflict to criminal networks, Maduro avoids direct military confrontation — while escalating pressure on Guyana.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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However, Venus square Pluto on June 9 could stir deep, hidden emotions or create power struggles that could potentially challenge your one-on-one connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Fifteen minutes outside of downtown Boulder, Colorado, sandwiched between a golf course and a marsh, is Congregation Bonai Shalom.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Before its use as a dump, the land beneath the depot was a marsh along the now-subterranean Givan Creek, which empties into nearby Eastchester Bay.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Innovation, growth, democracy itself—none of it works without productive disagreement.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Those numbers would be a major upgrade over what the team is currently working with.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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“Wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wash. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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